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title: "CST139 - Provision of a Barrister Service Framework"
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# CST139 - Provision of a Barrister Service Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cst139-provision-of-a-barrister-service-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04356d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Derbyshire County Council: "CST139 - Provision of a Barrister Service Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £8,950,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 28 Feb 2024, 15:00 GMT. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Derbyshire County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/derbyshire-county-council-ons-e10000007)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £8,950,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 28 February 2024 at 15:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Legal services
- **Delivery Location:** UKF1
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04356d`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cst139-provision-of-a-barrister-service-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04356d#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2FAdvert%2FIndex%3FadvertId%3D1fb8e788-6fbb-ee11-8127-005056b64545)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cst139-provision-of-a-barrister-service-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04356d#participate

## 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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete

- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **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 lega...
- **Contract Period:**  to 30/04/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (9)
- **Award:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Award id: `003064-2025-CST139-1`
  - Supplier(s): **3PB Chambers**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-136613`
  - Value: £8,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Award id: `003064-2025-CST139-2`
  - Supplier(s): **33 Bedford Row Chambers**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-136614`
  - Value: £8,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Award id: `003064-2025-CST139-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Bank House Chambers**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-136615`
  - Value: £8,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Award id: `003064-2025-CST139-4`
  - Supplier(s): **KCH Garden Square**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-136616`
  - Value: £8,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Award id: `003064-2025-CST139-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Spire Barrister**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-136617`
  - Value: £8,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Award id: `003064-2025-CST139-6`
  - Supplier(s): **St Ives Chambers**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-136618`
  - Value: £8,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Award id: `003064-2025-CST139-7`
  - Supplier(s): **St Johns Buildings**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-136619`
  - Value: £8,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Award id: `003064-2025-CST139-8`
  - Supplier(s): **St Marys Chambers**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-136620`
  - Value: £8,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Award id: `003064-2025-CST139-9`
  - Supplier(s): **The Barrister Group**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-136621`
  - Value: £8,500,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (9)
- **Contract:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2024

- **Contract:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2024

- **Contract:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2024

- **Contract:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2024

- **Contract:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2024

- **Contract:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2024

- **Contract:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2024

- **Contract:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2024

- **Contract:** Provision of a Barrister Service Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,500,000
  - Signed Date: 04/07/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F003064-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-01-30T10:46:43.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T15:13:49.603Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-04356d