Leicestershire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Legal Counsel Fees for Childcare Cases by Leicestershire County Council

Awarded 01 Apr 2026

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Awarded01 Apr 2026
Value£460,000.00
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Expires in 5mo12mo term, 60% elapsed
Awarded 1 Apr 2026Expires 31 Mar 2027

Leicestershire County Council awarded a contract to 36 Group Ltd, KCH Barristers Ltd, New Street Chambers, No 5 Chambers Ltd, St Ives Chambers, and St Marys Chambers Ltd for legal counsel fees related to childcare cases.

The contract, valued at £460,000, was procured under the PA 2023 regime via an exempt process.

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