Tender

Children's and Adult's Barristers Services

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

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Tender

26 Nov 2021 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED is seeking bids for the "Children's and Adult's Barristers Services" under a tender process. This procurement falls within the legal services industry and is targeted at the North East of England. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 12:00 on 7 January 2022. The Framework Agreement will be in place for four years, from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026, with a total contract value of £15 million, structured as an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for legal firms specialising in Social Care advocacy. Businesses that can provide expert advice and representation in children's and adult's social care matters are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process aims to be inclusive, fostering competition and innovation in the delivery of these essential legal services.

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Notice Title

Children's and Adult's Barristers Services

Notice Description

NEPO seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Children's and Adult's Social Care Barrister Services, including representation in judicial proceedings before the courts and legal advice given in anticipation of or preparation for such proceedings. The Framework Agreement will be available to NEPO Member Authorities, comprising of the 12 North East Authorities and will be delivered within the North East of England. The Framework Agreement will be in place for 48 months and will cover all Barristers services that provide specialist advice and advocacy in relation to Children and Adults' Social Care matters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103a3f61-a3e1-43bf-b79b-553eb5d5b612
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
Carly Ivers
Contact Email
professional.services@nepo.org
Contact Phone
0191 638 0040

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3AF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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