Published date: 29 January 2024
This notice was replaced on 30 January 2025
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Awarded contract (published 30 January 2025)
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Contract summary
Industry
Legal services - 79100000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£8,500,000
Procurement reference
DERBSCC001-DN707588-21154270
Published date
29 January 2024
Closing date
29 February 2024
Closing time
11am
Contract start date
1 April 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2029
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
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 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 £ 1,790,000 per annum.
The contract will run from 1st April 2024 for an initial 2-year period with options to extend for up to 3 x 1-year periods.
Bidders must 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
County Hall
Matlock
DE4 3AG
England
Telephone
+44 1629536854
julia.apperley@derbyshire.gov.uk
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