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QQ25009 - Appoint Consultant to Barrister Framework

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2025 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council has completed its procurement process titled "QQ25009 - Appoint Consultant to Barrister Framework," involving the establishment of a consultancy agency for a Barristers Framework specifically for West Midlands Local Authorities. The contract falls under the industry category of business services, which includes law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with the CPV code 79000000. The procurement stage reached the award phase, finalised on 20th March 2025, and involves a contract period from 24th March 2025 to 16th September 2026. This process was conducted through the "Other" procurement method, and the awarded value is £74,597, indicating the tender's significance for service providers in the region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in consultancy services related to legal frameworks. The engagement allows such businesses to establish a foothold in the public sector, providing a significant growth avenue through collaboration with local authorities in the West Midlands. Enterprises with a focus on delivering robust consultancy solutions in the outlined service areas would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Notably, the successful supplier, Kennedy Cater, highlights the potential for similarly scaled businesses to compete and succeed in future related tenders.

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Notice Title

QQ25009 - Appoint Consultant to Barrister Framework

Notice Description

To act as a consultancy agency for the procurement of a Barristers Framework for West Midlands Local Authorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae81593e-af41-402f-89d6-73b88b358fea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d46e76d-dca5-4366-874b-c05b03418433
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,597 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 16 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KENNEDY CATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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