Derbyshire County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Legal Advice and Advocacy Services for Child Care Matters by Derbyshire County Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2019

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Awarded31 Mar 2019
Value£8,870,000.00
SupplierBank House Chambers,Cornwall Street Barristers,KCH Garden Square,Spire Baristers,St John's Buildings Ltd,St. Mary's Family Law Chambers
AgencyDerbyshire County Council
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 2y 7mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2019Expired 31 Mar 2024

About

Derbyshire County Council awarded a contract to Bank House Chambers, Cornwall Street Barristers, KCH Garden Square, Spire Barristers, St John's Buildings Ltd, and St.

Mary's Family Law Chambers for the provision of legal advice and advocacy services in respect of Public Law Children Act 1989 and other child care related matters.

The contract, valued at £8,870,000, was established as a framework agreement in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council (pending approval), and Nottingham City Council (pending approval).

The joint expenditure for all four authorities is approximately £1.77 million per annum.

The contract commenced on 1st April 2019 for an initial two-year period with options to extend for up to three additional one-year periods.

Bidders were required to be authorised to practice in England and Wales, hold a current practicing certificate, and be regulated by the independent Bar Standards Board.

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