CCP 18008 Provision of Advice & Advocacy Services by Counsel in respect of Child Care Legal Matters
Derbyshire County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £8,870,000
Deadline
20 December 2018
Published
20 May 2019
Type
services
Overview
Derbyshire County Council in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council (pending approval) 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 £ 1.77m per annum. The contract will run from 1st April 2019 for an initial 2 year period with options to extend for up to 3 x 1 year periods Bidders have to be authorised to practice in England and Wales and have a current practicing certificate. To be regulated by the independent Bar Standards Board,
Regulations cited
- Public Law Children Act 1989
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Derbyshire County CouncilKey Dates
Published
20 May 2019
Submission deadline
20 December 2018
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