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Leeds City Council is to procure a barristers framework estimated to be worth up to £450,000.

Details: 05.Aug.2022

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The contract is due to start on 30 September 2022 and end on 29 September 2026.

Leeds said it was inviting tenders “in respect of the delivery of advocacy and specialist legal services which have traditionally been provided by Barristers”.

These services, which are described in further detail in the service specification, will be provided to the council on a call-off basis in accordance with the framework agreement.