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title: "QQ25009 - Appoint Consultant to Barrister Framework"
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buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# QQ25009 - Appoint Consultant to Barrister Framework

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae81593e-af41-402f-89d6-73b88b358fea

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## Summary

Wolverhampton City Council has completed its procurement process titled "QQ25009 - Appoint Consultant to Barrister Framework," involving the establishment of a consultancy agency for a Barristers Framework specifically for West Midlands Local Authorities. The contract falls under the industry category of business services, which includes law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with the CPV code 79000000. The procurement stage reached the award phase, finalised on 20th March 2025, and involves a contract period from 24th March 2025 to 16th September 2026. This process was conducted through the "Other" procurement method, and the awarded value is £74,597, indicating the tender's significance for service providers in the region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in consultancy services related to legal frameworks. The engagement allows such businesses to establish a foothold in the public sector, providing a significant growth avenue through collaboration with local authorities in the West Midlands. Enterprises with a focus on delivering robust consultancy solutions in the outlined service areas would find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Notably, the successful supplier, Kennedy Cater, highlights the potential for similarly scaled businesses to compete and succeed in future related tenders.

## Notice

To act as a consultancy agency for the procurement of a Barristers Framework for West Midlands Local Authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d46e76d-dca5-4366-874b-c05b03418433 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 16 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,597 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KENNEDY CATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d46e76d-dca5-4366-874b-c05b03418433

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d46e76d-dca5-4366-874b-c05b03418433
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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