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title: "Provision of Barristers' Services Framework - Round 2"
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buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-09-21"
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# Provision of Barristers' Services Framework - Round 2

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28164354-79b6-48a4-a6eb-d24d7de9ccd6

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is inviting Chambers to tender for the Provision of Barristers' Services Framework - Round 2. This tender falls under the legal services industry category and is located in the East of England. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 20th October 2022 and a contract period starting on 27th October 2022 until 31st January 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers to secure a place on the Framework Agreement with the Council. Small and medium-sized legal firms would find this tender well-suited to compete, as the Council has indicated SME suitability. Businesses based in the United Kingdom, particularly in the legal advisory and representation services sector, are encouraged to consider bidding for this open procedure tender.

## Notice

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. This is the first reopening of this framework. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8a5adb-39fe-42cb-bedf-8039d9a539ae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### 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

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2022 at 10:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8a5adb-39fe-42cb-bedf-8039d9a539ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed8a5adb-39fe-42cb-bedf-8039d9a539ae
  21st September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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