--- title: "LS1722 Counsel Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b3ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b3ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b3ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b3ef.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WILTSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-17" --- # LS1722 Counsel Services Framework Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b3ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b3ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b3ef.json) ## Summary The Wiltshire Council is planning a tender for the LS1722 Counsel Services Framework, which falls under the legal services category. The framework is intended to commence in September 2023 and will expire four years after that date. The Council is looking to establish a framework where approved Chambers can compete for specific requirements across various areas such as Planning, Property, Employment, and more. The tender will be open for competition or direct award, with no guarantees of work or spend. This tender by the Wiltshire Council presents an opportunity for legal services providers to compete for contracts across different areas of expertise. Businesses offering legal advice and representation in realms like Civil and Criminal Litigation, Adult Services, General Local Government Matters, and more would be well-suited to compete in this framework. The Council aims to engage Chambers with a range of expertise levels, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration in the legal services sector. ## Notice PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE FULL DETAILS INCLUDING DOCUMENTS WILL BE IN THE CONTRACT NOTICE WHEN ADVERTISED The Council is intending to establish a Counsel at barristers' ('Chambers') Framework where approved Chambers will be able to compete for specific requirements notified by the Council as and when requirements are identified. Chambers may be required to provide advice and/or representation in respect of all Lots. The Council requires expertise at all levels and Chambers will be expected to offer a range of expertise to provide support at the required level. The list of lots is set out below. The type of work listed under each lot heading is intended to be indicative and non-exhaustive. Lot 1 Planning Lot 2 Property Lot 3 Employment Lot 4 Commercial Lot 5 Civil and Criminal Litigation Lot 6 Adult Services Lot 7 Childcare Services Lot 8 General Local Government Matters Lot 9 Monitoring Officer Support Lot 10 Judicial Review This framework is anticipated to commence in September 2023 and will expire 4 years after the commencement date. There are no guarantees of work or spend and any resulting contract is not exclusive. Award of the works under the Framework Lots can be by either further competition or direct award. ### Lot Information Lot 10 PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE FULL DETAILS INCLUDING DOCUMENTS WILL BE IN THE CONTRACT NOTICE WHEN ADVERTISED The Council is intending to establish a Counsel at barristers' ('Chambers') Framework where approved Chambers will be able to compete for specific requirements notified by the Council as and when requirements are identified. Chambers may be required to provide advice and/or representation in respect of all Lots. The Council requires expertise at all levels and Chambers will be expected to offer a range of expertise to provide support at the required level. The list of lots is set out below. The type of work listed under each lot heading is intended to be indicative and non-exhaustive. Lot 1 Planning Lot 2 Property Lot 3 Employment Lot 4 Commercial Lot 5 Civil and Criminal Litigation Lot 6 Adult Services Lot 7 Childcare Services Lot 8 General Local Government Matters Lot 9 Monitoring Officer Support Lot 10 Judicial Review This framework is anticipated to commence in September 2023 and will expire 4 years after the commencement date. There are no guarantees of work or spend and any resulting contract is not exclusive. Award of the works under the Framework Lots can be by either further competition or direct award. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007855-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 May 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | TROWBRIDGE | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA14 8JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central | | Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire | | Delivery location | TLK15 Wiltshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2023 at 14:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007855-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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