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title: "Provision of Barristers' Services Framework"
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# Provision of Barristers' Services Framework

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e48d8e8a-d5b7-4a2d-8ba9-2759b2b6607d

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is conducting an open tender for the Provision of Barristers' Services Framework. This procurement is categorised under legal services and has been published on 28th October 2021. The tender period closes on 29th November 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 4th January 2022, concluding on 31st March 2024. Bids are to be submitted for services that address the council's legal requirements beyond what is available through its in-house team.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in legal advisory, representation, and documentation services. Businesses that can offer specialised barrister services or possess specific niche capabilities are well-positioned to compete. As the procurement method is open, this encourages a diverse range of providers to participate, potentially leading to new business partnerships and revenue growth in the legal sector.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council ('the Council') invites Chambers to tender for the provision of a Barristers' Framework Agreement. This Framework will provide a route to market for the purchase of barristers' services, where there is demand for capacity or specialist expertise that cannot be met within the Council's in-house Legal Services Unit. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/827e521d-fe45-4700-8619-c498fb2f93a7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/827e521d-fe45-4700-8619-c498fb2f93a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/827e521d-fe45-4700-8619-c498fb2f93a7
  28th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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