Awarded

Appointment of Barristers Panel for Childcare Legal Services by Wakefield Council

Awarded 30 Aug 2019

Awarded30 Aug 2019

Value£9,000,000.00

SupplierSpire Barristers,Park Lane Plowden Chambers,Dere Street Barristers,Broadway House Chambers,Trinity Chambers,St Johns Buildings,Zenith Chambers,Park Square Barristers

AgencyWakefield Council

RegionYorkshire and The Humber

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 4y 2mo ago3y term

Awarded 30 Aug 2019Expired 29 Aug 2022

About

Wakefield Council awarded a contract to Spire Barristers, Park Lane Plowden Chambers, Dere Street Barristers, Broadway House Chambers, Trinity Chambers, St Johns Buildings, Zenith Chambers, and Park Square Barristers for the provision of childcare legal services traditionally provided by barristers.

The contract value is £9,000,000.

The framework, operating on a non-exclusive call-off basis, was established for the five West Yorkshire Authorities (Kirklees Council, Bradford Council, Calderdale Council, Leeds City Council, and Wakefield Council) along with York City Council.

The initial term is 3 years, with an option to extend for a further year.

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