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title: "CCP 18008 Provision of Advice & Advocacy Services by Counsel in respect of Child Care Legal Matters"
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# CCP 18008 Provision of Advice & Advocacy Services by Counsel in respect of Child Care Legal Matters

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad6672ab-3d7f-4dab-ac8c-00178bd71f08

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is conducting a public tender titled "CCP 18008 Provision of Advice & Advocacy Services by Counsel in respect of Child Care Legal Matters" as part of a framework contract in collaboration with Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council, and Nottingham City Council. This procurement, classified under legal services, is currently in the award stage after completion, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2019 and lasting until 31st March 2024. The annual joint expenditure for these authorities is approximately £1.77 million. Interested suppliers were required to submit their bids by 20th December 2018, and the amount awarded for this contract is £8.87 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the legal sector, particularly those that specialise in public law and child care matters. Firms that have the capacity to deliver legal advice and advocacy services and are authorised to practise in England and Wales will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement underscores inclusivity and aims to attract a diverse range of service providers to fulfil the councils' legal needs.

## 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/dc2e75e3-dec2-462d-960c-e6686a3f1fce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2019 - 6 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,870,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,870,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BANK HOUSE CHAMBERS; CORNWALL STREET BARRISTERS; KCH GARDEN SQUARE; SPIRE BARISTERS; ST JOHN'S BUILDINGS; ST. MARY'S FAMILY LAW CHAMBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 May 2019 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2e75e3-dec2-462d-960c-e6686a3f1fce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2e75e3-dec2-462d-960c-e6686a3f1fce
  20th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=150a71a9-caec-e811-80ef-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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