LS1722 Counsel Services Framework

Description

PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE FULL DETAILS INCLUDING DOCUMENTS WILL BE IN THE CONTRACT NOTICE WHEN ADVERTISED The Council is intending to establish a Counsel at barristers’ (‘Chambers’) Framework where approved Chambers will be able to compete for specific requirements notified by the Council as and when requirements are identified. Chambers may be required to provide advice and/or representation in respect of all Lots. The Council requires expertise at all levels and Chambers will be expected to offer a range of expertise to provide support at the required level. The list of lots is set out below. The type of work listed under each lot heading is intended to be indicative and non-exhaustive. Lot 1 Planning Lot 2 Property Lot 3 Employment Lot 4 Commercial Lot 5 Civil and Criminal Litigation Lot 6 Adult Services Lot 7 Childcare Services Lot 8 General Local Government Matters Lot 9 Monitoring Officer Support Lot 10 Judicial Review This framework is anticipated to commence in September 2023 and will expire 4 years after the commencement date. There are no guarantees of work or spend and any resulting contract is not exclusive. Award of the works under the Framework Lots can be by either further competition or direct award. Lot 10: PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE FULL DETAILS INCLUDING DOCUMENTS WILL BE IN THE CONTRACT NOTICE WHEN ADVERTISED The Council is intending to establish a Counsel at barristers’ (‘Chambers’) Framework where approved Chambers will be able to compete for specific requirements notified by the Council as and when requirements are identified. Chambers may be required to provide advice and/or representation in respect of all Lots. The Council requires expertise at all levels and Chambers will be expected to offer a range of expertise to provide support at the required level. The list of lots is set out below. The type of work listed under each lot heading is intended to be indicative and non-exhaustive. Lot 1 Planning Lot 2 Property Lot 3 Employment Lot 4 Commercial Lot 5 Civil and Criminal Litigation Lot 6 Adult Services Lot 7 Childcare Services Lot 8 General Local Government Matters Lot 9 Monitoring Officer Support Lot 10 Judicial Review This framework is anticipated to commence in September 2023 and will expire 4 years after the commencement date. There are no guarantees of work or spend and any resulting contract is not exclusive. Award of the works under the Framework Lots can be by either further competition or direct award.