# CST139 - Provision of a Barrister Service Framework

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Derbyshire County Council](/buyers/derbyshire-county-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: 33 Bedford Row Chambers
- Award value: £8,500,000
- Tender value: £8,500,000
- Award date: 5 July 2024
- Published: 30 January 2025
- Contract start: 1 August 2024
- Contract end: 31 March 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 8a4e1710-b7cc-4962-8552-aaecfcc4e547-821653
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43b6fe13-8701-408a-8fed-ab250eea7452

## Description

Derbyshire County Council in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council 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 £ 1,790,000 per annum\.\\r The contract will run from 1st April 2024 for an initial 2-year period with options to extend for up to 3 x 1-year periods\. \\r Bidders must be authorised to practice in England and Wales and have a current practicing certificate\. to be regulated by the independent Bar Standards Board\\r

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a4e1710-b7cc-4962-8552-aaecfcc4e547-821653)