Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
Contact
Mrs Julia Simpkins
julia.simpkins@wiltshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
LS1722 Counsel Services Framework
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
4 May 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
THIS IS A PRIOR INFORMATION NOTICE
FULL DETAILS INCLUDING DOCUMENTS WILL BE IN THE CONTRACT NOTICE WHEN ADVERTISED