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.
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
julia.apperley@derbyshire.gov.uk
Website
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