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Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

29 May 2026 at 11:20

TenderUpdate

18 Feb 2026 at 10:57

Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 15:57

PlanningUpdate

16 Sep 2025 at 09:30

Planning

08 Sep 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026". This process involved a tender for a framework agreement facilitating the purchase of barristers' services, aimed at addressing demands for capacity and specialist expertise. The framework is part of the legal services industry and the initiative encompasses multiple regions of the United Kingdom, including areas like UKC, UKD, UKE, among others. The procurement stage has transitioned from planning to award, with the contract period established from 12th June 2026 to 12th April 2028 and allowing potential renewal up to two additional twelve-month periods. The open procedure was chosen as the procurement method under a light-touch regime, ensuring a transparent and competitive process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly chambers equipped with specialised expertise that complements or supplements the in-house capacity of the Council's Legal Services Unit. The framework, with a gross contract value of £288,000, positions itself as a lucrative prospect for both small and medium-sized enterprises. The focus on a framework agreement not only provides a continuous stream of opportunities but also establishes lasting collaborations with Bedford Borough Council, offering a stable foundation for expanded market presence and growth in the public sector legal service market. Consequently, suppliers such as 1GC Management Limited, Cornerstone Chambers Limited, and similar entities will find this framework aligns well with their strategic goals in expanding their legal advisory and representation capabilities across varied legal disciplines.

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Notice Title

Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026

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

Lot Information

ACE

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions

GPP&L

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement – Barristers Framework 2026 Bedford Borough Council is seeking market feedback in preparation for the upcoming Barristers Framework 2026. The PME will run from 8th September 2025 to 29th September 2025 and focuses on the draft bid sheet and rate card to ensure accurate billing, fair value, and transparent budgeting. Suppliers are invited to access the documents and provide feedback via the InTend Portal. Use our electronic tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford to: • view a list of tenders/contracts/quotations • view information on contracts already awarded • express interest in a particular tender or quotation • receive tender and/or quotation documentation • secure return your tender or quotation documents • send and receive correspondence Registration is free, and takes a few minutes. You will be able to express interest in any open opportunities when they become available. We can also access your details whenever we have an opportunity, and invite you to tender or quote for work. All business will be tendered through https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford. If you do not register, it will limit your company’s ability to tender for work. Contact our support team on 0844 272 8810 or email support@in-tend.co.uk if you have problems using the portal. If you are already a contractor with us, you can use the portal to help with contract management. this includes an updated contract register, expiry dates and regular contract reviews.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05961c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050795-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

1GC MANAGEMENT

3 DJB

33 BEDFORD ROW

4 BRICK COURT CHAMBERS MANAGEMENT

CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS

HARCOURT CHAMBERS

LANDMARK CHAMBERS

NEW COURT CHAMBERS

ST. ALBANS CHAMBERS

THE 36 GROUP

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