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title: "Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05961c"
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# Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026

Buyer: Bedford Borough Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05961c

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026". This process involved a tender for a framework agreement facilitating the purchase of barristers' services, aimed at addressing demands for capacity and specialist expertise. The framework is part of the legal services industry and the initiative encompasses multiple regions of the United Kingdom, including areas like UKC, UKD, UKE, among others. The procurement stage has transitioned from planning to award, with the contract period established from 12th June 2026 to 12th April 2028 and allowing potential renewal up to two additional twelve-month periods. The open procedure was chosen as the procurement method under a light-touch regime, ensuring a transparent and competitive process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal service providers, particularly chambers equipped with specialised expertise that complements or supplements the in-house capacity of the Council's Legal Services Unit. The framework, with a gross contract value of £288,000, positions itself as a lucrative prospect for both small and medium-sized enterprises. The focus on a framework agreement not only provides a continuous stream of opportunities but also establishes lasting collaborations with Bedford Borough Council, offering a stable foundation for expanded market presence and growth in the public sector legal service market. Consequently, suppliers such as 1GC Management Limited, Cornerstone Chambers Limited, and similar entities will find this framework aligns well with their strategic goals in expanding their legal advisory and representation capabilities across varied legal disciplines.

## 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

### Lot Information

ACE

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions

GPP&L

Renewal: 2 x 12 months extensions

### Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement – Barristers Framework 2026
Bedford Borough Council is seeking market feedback in preparation for the upcoming Barristers Framework 2026. The PME will run from 8th September 2025 to 29th September 2025 and focuses on the draft bid sheet and rate card to ensure accurate billing, fair value, and transparent budgeting. Suppliers are invited to access the documents and provide feedback via the InTend Portal.
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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050795-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Bedford Borough Council |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Postcode area | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | 1GC MANAGEMENT LIMITED; 3 DJB LIMITED; 4 Brick Court Chambers Management Limited; 33 BEDFORD ROW LIMITED; Cornerstone Chambers Limited; Harcourt Chambers; Landmark Chambers; New Court Chambers; ST. ALBANS CHAMBERS LTD; The 36 Group Ltd |

## 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

- 29 May 2026 at 12:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050795-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 10:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014649-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014469-2026
- 16 Sep 2025 at 10:30 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056839-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 16:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054773-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050795-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014649-2026
  18th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014469-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056839-2025
  16th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054773-2025
  8th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.1gc.com
- http://www.3djb.co.uk
- http://www.cornerstonebarristers.com
- http://www.harcourtchambers.co.uk
- http://www.newcourtchambers.com
- http://www.stalbanschambers.com
- https://36group.co.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
- https://www.33bedfordrow.co.uk/
- https://www.4bc.co.uk
- https://www.landmarkchambers.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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