CST139 - Provision of a Barrister Service Framework

Concepts

• legal services
• nottingham
• matlock
• derby
• advocacy services
• barrister
• other child care related matters
• bar standards board
• bar standards board additional
• public law children act

Location

Matlock

Description

Derbyshire County Council in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council and Nottingham City Council (pending approval) are seeking to enter into a framework contract with a range of Chambers to assist in the provision of legal advice and advocacy services in respect of Public Law Children Act 1989 and other Child Care related matters. The award of the contract must demonstrate value for money having regard to quality and price. The joint expenditure for all four authorities is in the region of £ 1,790,000 per annum. The contract will run from 1st April 2024 for an initial 2-year period with options to extend for up to 3 x 1-year periods. Bidders must be authorised to practice in England and Wales and have a current practicing certificate. To be regulated by the independent Bar Standards Board

Total Quantity or Scope

Bidders must be authorised to practice in England and Wales and have a current practicing certificate to be regulated by the independent Bar Standards Board

Renewal Options

This contract is for an initial period of two (2) years with an option to extend by 3 x 1 year periods.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79100000 - Legal services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Bidders must be authorised to practice in England and Wales and have a current practicing certificate to be regulated by the independent Bar Standards Board