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title: "Childcare Legal Services for Family Court Appointed Experts"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Childcare Legal Services for Family Court Appointed Experts

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4532335e-201d-464f-b7c4-09847c7f7b36

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for "Childcare Legal Services for Family Court Appointed Experts," classified under the legal services industry (CPV 79100000). The contract, valued at £110,000, involves the provision of expert independent social work and psychological assessments for children and adults as ordered by the court. The procurement method used was direct award, and the contract was awarded to Carter Brown The Expert Service Ltd, an SME. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 23rd July 2024 and ending on 30th April 2025. The services will be delivered within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and psychological assessment services, especially those experienced in working with family courts and child care cases. SME businesses are particularly well-suited to compete in this sector due to the nature of the procurement method. Collaborating with a reputable buyer like Leicestershire County Council can enhance business credibility and provide consistent work over the contract period. Other similar businesses looking to grow their expertise and presence in the legal services market could find such contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolio and increasing their market reach.

## Notice

Services of external experts where ordered to do so by the court to provide expert independent social work and psychological assessments of children/adults who are parties to the proceedings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc27295-8b63-4479-b688-eab3242e20ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARTER BROWN THE EXPERT SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc27295-8b63-4479-b688-eab3242e20ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cc27295-8b63-4479-b688-eab3242e20ce
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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