Local authority to procure counsel framework agreement

January 29, 2024

Wiltshire Council has launched the procurement of a four-year barristers framework.

The local authority said it was “inviting tenders from tenderers to provide it with the services of counsel at barristers' chambers…. for the provision of specialist legal advice and/or representation in a local government context on behalf of Wiltshire Council and possibly Gloucestershire County Council…. under a Framework Agreement”.

The number of chambers that will be requested to become party to the framework agreement will be capped at five per lot.

The contract is due to start on 1 June 2024 and end on 31 May 2028.

The closing date is 26 February 2024(12pm).

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