Wiltshire to procure ten-lot counsel services framework

Wiltshire Council has given notice of its plans to establish a framework of approved barristers’ chambers.

The local authority, which also recently issued a prior information notice on a proposed framework for solicitors, in-house legal teams and other organisations, said chambers would be “able to compete for specific requirements notified by the council as and when requirements are identified”.

It added: “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 proposed Lots are:

1. Planning
2. Property
3. Employment
4. Commercial
5. Civil and Criminal Litigation
6. Adult Services
7. Childcare Services
8. General Local Government Matters
9. Monitoring Officer Support
10. Judicial Review

The framework is anticipated to commence in September 2023 and will expire four years after the commencement date.