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title: "CCP18008 Provision of Advice & Advocacy Services by Counsel in respect of Child Care Legal Matters"
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# CCP18008 Provision of Advice & Advocacy Services by Counsel in respect of Child Care Legal Matters

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d184c2e-2e6c-4d08-b690-edd8ac590be8

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is currently seeking proposals for the "CCP18008 Provision of Advice & Advocacy Services by Counsel in respect of Child Care Legal Matters." This procurement falls under the legal services category and is set in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 20 December 2018, with an expected contract start date of 1 April 2019. The total value of the joint contract for Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby City, and Nottingham City Councils is approximately £1.77 million per annum, and the initial contract period will last for two years, with options for extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal practitioners, especially those authorised to practice in England and Wales and regulated by the Bar Standards Board. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement has been structured with inclusiveness in mind. Firms with expertise in public law and child care legal matters will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to contribute to important legal services while expanding their business operations.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council (pending approval) and Nottingham City Council (pending approval) are seeking to enter into a framework contract with a range of Chambers to assist in the provision of legal advice and advocacy services in respect of Public Law Children Act 1989 and other Child Care related matters. The award of the contract must demonstrate value for money having regard to quality and price. The joint expenditure for all four authorities is in the region of PS 1.77m per annum. The contract will run from 1st April 2019 for an initial 2 year period with options to extend for up to 3 x 1 year periods Bidders have to be authorised to practice in England and Wales and have a current practicing certificate. To be regulated by the independent Bar Standards Board,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e99ede-1296-4977-8373-ffe146d7daaf |
| 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 | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,870,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2018 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e99ede-1296-4977-8373-ffe146d7daaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e99ede-1296-4977-8373-ffe146d7daaf
  20th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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