Tender Summary

LS1721 Legal Services Framework - Solicitors

Buying Organisation

Wiltshire Council

Contract Value

Unknown

Tender Description

Wiltshire Council are inviting tenders from number of firms of solicitors, in-house legal teams or other organisations (Suppliers) that will be able and willing to supply external legal services in a local government context on behalf of the Council to support the Councils existing in-house legal team in order to meet their needs. This may include any work that the Councils in-house legal team would usually carry out and Suppliers may be required to assist the Councils in-house legal team with their cases or have conduct of cases.
Being selected as a party to the Framework Agreement does not guarantee the award of any individual contracts under the Agreement or any other business with the Council. The number of Suppliers that will be requested to become party to the Framework Agreement will be capped at 5 per Lot.
The fact that particular Suppliers have previously provided legal services to the Council will, of itself, neither be an advantage nor a disadvantage in the current tender process.
Suppliers may be required to provide advice and/or representation (as appropriate) in respect of all Lots. The Council requires expertise at all levels and Suppliers will be expected to offer a range of expertise to provide support at the required level.
The list of lots of lots is set out below. The type of work listed under each lot heading is intended to be indicative and non-exhaustive.
Lots
Suppliers are invited to submit a tender in respect of one or more of the following Lots:
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: Highways
Additional Requirements in respect of all Lots
Availability
Suppliers will be required to demonstrate sufficient capacity to provide advice and/or representation including at short notice if required and to provide continuity for extended matters.
Suppliers are requested not to indicate an interest in any Lot where it is felt that there is insufficient experience and expertise within Chambers to fulfil the Councils likely needs.

Tender categories (products & services required)

Legal services (CPV 79100000)
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security (CPV 79000000)

Region

South West (UKK)

Buyer Information