Tender

Provision of Barristers' Services Framework

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Oct 2021 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is conducting an open tender for the Provision of Barristers' Services Framework. This procurement is categorised under legal services and has been published on 28th October 2021. The tender period closes on 29th November 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 4th January 2022, concluding on 31st March 2024. Bids are to be submitted for services that address the council's legal requirements beyond what is available through its in-house team.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in legal advisory, representation, and documentation services. Businesses that can offer specialised barrister services or possess specific niche capabilities are well-positioned to compete. As the procurement method is open, this encourages a diverse range of providers to participate, potentially leading to new business partnerships and revenue growth in the legal sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Barristers' Services Framework

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') invites Chambers to tender for the provision of a Barristers' Framework Agreement. This Framework will provide a route to market for the purchase of barristers' services, where there is demand for capacity or specialist expertise that cannot be met within the Council's in-house Legal Services Unit. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/827e521d-fe45-4700-8619-c498fb2f93a7
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Damola Aladesiun
Contact Email
damola.aladesiun@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 276985

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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