Tender

CCP18008 Provision of Advice & Advocacy Services by Counsel in respect of Child Care Legal Matters

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2018 at 15:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is currently seeking proposals for the "CCP18008 Provision of Advice & Advocacy Services by Counsel in respect of Child Care Legal Matters." This procurement falls under the legal services category and is set in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 20 December 2018, with an expected contract start date of 1 April 2019. The total value of the joint contract for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby City, and Nottingham City Councils is approximately £1.77 million per annum, and the initial contract period will last for two years, with options for extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal practitioners, especially those authorised to practice in England and Wales and regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement has been structured with inclusiveness in mind. Firms with expertise in public law and child care legal matters will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to contribute to important legal services while expanding their business operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCP18008 Provision of Advice & Advocacy Services by Counsel in respect of Child Care Legal Matters

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council (pending approval) and Nottingham City Council (pending approval) are seeking to enter into a framework contract with a range of Chambers to assist in the provision of legal advice and advocacy services in respect of Public Law Children Act 1989 and other Child Care related matters. The award of the contract must demonstrate value for money having regard to quality and price. The joint expenditure for all four authorities is in the region of PS 1.77m per annum. The contract will run from 1st April 2019 for an initial 2 year period with options to extend for up to 3 x 1 year periods Bidders have to be authorised to practice in England and Wales and have a current practicing certificate. To be regulated by the independent Bar Standards Board,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d184c2e-2e6c-4d08-b690-edd8ac590be8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e99ede-1296-4977-8373-ffe146d7daaf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,870,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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