Published date: 26 November 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 7 January 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Legal services - 79100000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£15,000,000

Procurement reference

NEPO515

Published date

26 November 2021

Closing date

7 January 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

NEPO seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Children's and Adult's Social Care Barrister Services, including representation in judicial proceedings before the courts and legal advice given in anticipation of or preparation for such proceedings.

The Framework Agreement will be available to NEPO Member Authorities, comprising of the 12 North East Authorities and will be delivered within the North East of England.

The Framework Agreement will be in place for 48 months and will cover all Barristers services that provide specialist advice and advocacy in relation to Children and Adults' Social Care matters.


About the buyer

Contact name

Carly Ivers

Address

NEPO
Guildhall, Quayside
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 3AF
England

Telephone

0191 638 0040

Email

professional.services@nepo.org

Website

www.nepo.org