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title: "Childcare Advocacy Barrister Services"
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# Childcare Advocacy Barrister Services

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d7171cb-42c8-476d-acea-6c6b193b864c

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Council has initiated a procurement process for "Childcare Advocacy Barrister Services," aimed at appointing Counsel Chambers to provide legal advocacy in court for its Children’s Services in childcare cases. The contract, valued at £2,250,000, is set for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extending it for an additional 24 months, totalling a maximum duration of three years. The open procurement method allows for wider participation, and the tendering phase concluded on 5th September 2019, with the contract starting on 19th September 2019 and ending on 18th September 2020. The relevant geographical area for service delivery is the North West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in family law and childcare law. Companies that specialise in advocacy services or have experience working with public sector organisations will find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in this process not only enhances business growth potential but also allows for collaboration with a key local authority, positioning bidders to secure valuable public contracts in the future.

## Notice

This initiative is a appoint Counsel Chambers to provide advocacy in court for Liverpool City Council Children'sServices in childcare cases. The Contract will be for 12 months with unlimited options to extend by a further 24 months to a maximum of 3years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ef52a4-4a09-414b-97f8-b52e8a17b054 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2019 - 18 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYVENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2019 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ef52a4-4a09-414b-97f8-b52e8a17b054
- 15 Aug 2019 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1320975-a2a8-4bd7-9a08-5f7000b547cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ef52a4-4a09-414b-97f8-b52e8a17b054
  2nd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1320975-a2a8-4bd7-9a08-5f7000b547cd
  15th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

## Provenance

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