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title: "Supply of Barrister Services - Y21011"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
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# Supply of Barrister Services - Y21011

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bcb1

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## Summary

The procurement process underway is the "Supply of Barrister Services - Y21011," being conducted by Kent County Council (trading as KCS). This initiative falls under the legal framework of an open procurement method, with primary classification in the business services industry related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement is currently in the active stage and seeks to establish a comprehensive Framework Agreement enabling public sector bodies across the UK, including local authorities, emergency services, and NHS trusts, to access a full range of barrister services. Key dates include a bid opening date of 23rd July 2021, which is the deadline for submission.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in various fields such as child protection, adult services, community care, and international services. Small and medium-sized enterprises in the legal sector can leverage their expertise to provide high-quality, cost-effective legal services within this framework. The broad applicability of the Framework Agreement means interested businesses must prepare to demonstrate their capabilities in compliance with the guidelines set out by Kent County Council and the associated requirements for robust representation and service delivery.

## Notice

KCS Professional Services is a trading unit of Commercial Services Group (CSG), acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), collectively these comprise a Procurement Buying Organisation (PBO) and Invicta Law wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Barrister Services. The Framework Agreement covers the provision and ability to provide a full range of Barrister Services and associated services. This is a fully accessible Agreement open to all public sector organisations in the UK

### Lot Information

Lot 1

KCS Professional Services is a trading unit of Commercial Services Group (CSG), acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), collectively these comprise a Procurement Buying Organisation (PBO) and Invicta Law wish to create a national, user friendly, time and cost effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Barrister Services. The Framework Agreement covers the provision and ability to provide a full range of Barrister Services and associated services. * Provision of a written opinion * Advice * Conference with client * Attending advocates' meetings * Advocacy at hearings (Case Management, Issue Resolution, Final, Fact Finding, Emergency Protection Order, Direction, Adoption) * Appeals Page 4 to 20 * Attend Court (Magistrates, Crown, Family, County, High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, European Court of Human Rights) * Provide robust representation * Ensure all parties are kept informed of all negotiations * Seek realistic timescales for the filing and service of evidence * Contact the Instructing Solicitor should an issue arise at Court which requires further instructions from an individual not present at Court * Judicial reviews * Adhere to all data protection and GDPR regulations in relation to material provided. * Drafting documentation to include: * Case management Orders * Interim and Final threshold * Schedule of Findings * Witness templates * Provision of attendance note to the Instructing Officer within 24/48 hours following Court hearing Indicative Barrister Services requirements include, but are not limited to the following categories or service provided: Child Protection: Adult Services: Community Care: International Services: Finance Services: * Mergers and acquisition Page 5 to 20 * Financial regulations * Disputes * Payments and payment regulations * International banking Procurement & Contract Services : Civil Litigation: Services may extend beyond those listed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002939-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | 42 BEDFORD ROW CHAMBERS; ANDREW BRITON |

## 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

- 2 Feb 2022 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002939-2022
- 22 Jul 2021 at 14:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017372-2021
- 16 Jun 2021 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013630-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurementservicesgroup.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=be88b3e2-a6ce-eb11-810c-005056b64545

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