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# Barristers Services for Child Protection Responsibilities and associated legal matters

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f968a831-0344-491b-883b-fa269ae22871

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## Summary

Sefton Council has completed the procurement process to award a contract for "Barristers Services for Child Protection Responsibilities and associated legal matters" in the Legal services category. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, will cover services supplied within the United Kingdom and spans from 1st March 2025 to 1st March 2027. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method, with the tender period ending on 4th December 2024. The main point of contact at Sefton Council is Ellie Houghton, who can be reached via email at ellie.houghton@sefton.gov.uk.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in handling child protection responsibilities. As the contract is substantial in value, it offers an excellent growth opportunity for firms capable of delivering high-quality barrister services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tendor, although larger firms such as Keyventure Ltd, which has secured the contract, exemplify the competitive landscape of this procurement process.

## Notice

Barristers Services for Child Protection Responsibilities and associated legal matters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f0f4dca-c7f4-41e1-8943-763f98947bbe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYVENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f0f4dca-c7f4-41e1-8943-763f98947bbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f0f4dca-c7f4-41e1-8943-763f98947bbe
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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