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title: "Childcare Advocacy Barrister Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-771c4993-5515-4ba6-b24c-566eb2d1122b"
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# Childcare Advocacy Barrister Services

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-771c4993-5515-4ba6-b24c-566eb2d1122b

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Council is seeking to appoint two chambers to provide Childcare Advocacy Barrister Services as part of a tender process. The contract, valued at £2.7 million, falls under the legal services category and is intended for use by multiple councils, including Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, St Helens Borough Council, and Wirral Borough Council. The tender is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 18 December 2017. The successful contract will commence on 1 February 2018 and will last until 31 January 2021, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in childcare advocacy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their participation can enhance the diversity of the service providers. This is an ideal opportunity for firms aiming to expand their public sector work and establish long-term partnerships with local councils in the North West of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Childcare Advocacy Barrister Services We are looking to appoint two chambers to provide barrister services to Children's Services via the Childcare Legal Team The framework will be for 3 years with no option to extend The framework will be for the use of Liverpool City Council, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, St Helens Borough Council and Wirral Borough Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71754f3c-dabb-42fd-92b4-a1cf4efc87c8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2017 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71754f3c-dabb-42fd-92b4-a1cf4efc87c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71754f3c-dabb-42fd-92b4-a1cf4efc87c8
  14th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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