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Supply of Barrister Services - Y21011

Kent County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Feb 2022 at 10:15

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22 Jul 2021 at 15:17

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16 Jun 2021 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process underway is the "Supply of Barrister Services - Y21011," being conducted by Kent County Council (trading as KCS). This initiative falls under the legal framework of an open procurement method, with primary classification in the business services industry related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement is currently in the active stage and seeks to establish a comprehensive Framework Agreement enabling public sector bodies across the UK, including local authorities, emergency services, and NHS trusts, to access a full range of barrister services. Key dates include a bid opening date of 23rd July 2021, which is the deadline for submission.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in various fields such as child protection, adult services, community care, and international services. Small and medium-sized enterprises in the legal sector can leverage their expertise to provide high-quality, cost-effective legal services within this framework. The broad applicability of the Framework Agreement means interested businesses must prepare to demonstrate their capabilities in compliance with the guidelines set out by Kent County Council and the associated requirements for robust representation and service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Barrister Services - Y21011

Notice Description

KCS Professional Services is a trading unit of Commercial Services Group (CSG), acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), collectively these comprise a Procurement Buying Organisation (PBO) and Invicta Law wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Barrister Services. The Framework Agreement covers the provision and ability to provide a full range of Barrister Services and associated services. This is a fully accessible Agreement open to all public sector organisations in the UK

Lot Information

Lot 1

KCS Professional Services is a trading unit of Commercial Services Group (CSG), acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), collectively these comprise a Procurement Buying Organisation (PBO) and Invicta Law wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Barrister Services. The Framework Agreement covers the provision and ability to provide a full range of Barrister Services and associated services. * Provision of a written opinion * Advice * Conference with client * Attending advocates' meetings * Advocacy at hearings (Case Management, Issue Resolution, Final, Fact Finding, Emergency Protection Order, Direction, Adoption) * Appeals Page 4 to 20 * Attend Court (Magistrates, Crown, Family, County, High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, European Court of Human Rights) * Provide robust representation * Ensure all parties are kept informed of all negotiations * Seek realistic timescales for the filing and service of evidence * Contact the Instructing Solicitor should an issue arise at Court which requires further instructions from an individual not present at Court * Judicial reviews * Adhere to all data protection and GDPR regulations in relation to material provided. * Drafting documentation to include: * Case management Orders * Interim and Final threshold * Schedule of Findings * Witness templates * Provision of attendance note to the Instructing Officer within 24/48 hours following Court hearing Indicative Barrister Services requirements include, but are not limited to the following categories or service provided: Child Protection: Adult Services: Community Care: International Services: Finance Services: * Mergers and acquisition Page 5 to 20 * Financial regulations * Disputes * Payments and payment regulations * International banking Procurement & Contract Services : Civil Litigation: Services may extend beyond those listed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bcb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002939-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

42 Bedford Row Chambers

Andrew Briton

Further Information

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