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title: "Children's and Adult's Barristers Services"
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# Children's and Adult's Barristers Services

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbe39f87-1d26-447e-a5fc-b1d24ae59d7f

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## Summary

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED is seeking bids for the "Children's and Adult's Barristers Services" under a tender process. This procurement falls within the legal services industry and is targeted at the North East of England. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 12:00 on 7 January 2022. The Framework Agreement will be in place for four years, from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026, with a total contract value of £15 million, structured as an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for legal firms specialising in Social Care advocacy. Businesses that can provide expert advice and representation in children's and adult's social care matters are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process aims to be inclusive, fostering competition and innovation in the delivery of these essential legal services.

## Notice

NEPO seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Children's and Adult's Social Care Barrister Services, including representation in judicial proceedings before the courts and legal advice given in anticipation of or preparation for such proceedings. The Framework Agreement will be available to NEPO Member Authorities, comprising of the 12 North East Authorities and will be delivered within the North East of England. The Framework Agreement will be in place for 48 months and will cover all Barristers services that provide specialist advice and advocacy in relation to Children and Adults' Social Care matters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103a3f61-a3e1-43bf-b79b-553eb5d5b612 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103a3f61-a3e1-43bf-b79b-553eb5d5b612

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/103a3f61-a3e1-43bf-b79b-553eb5d5b612
  26th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org

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