Bristol City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Independent Investigation by Aileen McColgan KC for Bristol City Council

Awarded 10 Nov 2025

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Awarded10 Nov 2025
Value£125,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 5d ago12mo term
Awarded 10 Nov 2025Expired 31 Oct 2026

Bristol City Council awarded a contract to Aileen McColgan KC of 11KBW for an independent investigation on behalf of the Executive Director Children's and Education.

The contract, valued at £125,000, was procured via a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, with competition absent.

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