Published date: 20 November 2018

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: 20 December 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Legal services - 79100000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£8,870,000

Procurement reference

DERBSCC001-DN377186-59883970

Published date

20 November 2018

Closing date

20 December 2018

Contract start date

1 April 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2024

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?

Yes


Description

Derbyshire County Council in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council (pending approval) 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 £ 1.77m per annum.
The contract will run from 1st April 2019 for an initial 2 year period with options to extend for up to 3 x 1 year periods
Bidders have to be authorised to practice in England and Wales and have a current practicing certificate. To be regulated by the independent Bar Standards Board,


About the buyer

Contact name

Julia Apperley

Address

Derbyshire County Council
Procurement & Systems, County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
England

Telephone

+44 1629536854

Email

julia.apperley@derbyshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/