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.
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
professional.services@nepo.org
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Closing: 7 January 2022, 12pm