Published date: 22 June 2016

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: 8 August 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Legal services - 79100000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£8,000,000

Procurement reference

NEW001-DN143820-54909067

Published date

22 June 2016

Closing date

8 August 2016

Contract start date

1 September 2016

Contract end date

31 August 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Newcastle City Council are leading this procurement opportunity on behalf of the 12 North East Authorities.


We wish to establish a framework that will cover all Barristers services that provide specialist advice and advocacy in relation to children and Adults' social care matters. The Council wish to appoint a panel of chambers who will in return prioritise the Council's and other named authorities legal work.


Although the bulk of the Council's legal work is carried out in house, it requires from time to time specialist advice from external solicitors and barristers.
Newcastle City Council are leading this procurement opportunity on behalf of the 12 North East Authorities.


We wish to establish a framework that will cover all Barristers services that provide specialist advice and advocacy in relation to children and Adults' social care matters. The Council wish to appoint a panel of chambers who will in return prioritise the Council's and other named authorities legal work.


Although the bulk of the Council's legal work is carried out in house, it requires from time to time specialist advice from external solicitors and barristers. 'qtego

About the buyer

Contact name

Heather Rothwell

Address

Room 104
Civic Centre, Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8QH
UK

Telephone

+44 1912115869

Email

heather.rothwell@newcastle.gov.uk

Website

http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/