Legal services

Tender description

This framework will provide costs law services to the Public Sector as detailed in the Contract Notice Authorised Customer List. This framework replaces the previous (expired) Law Costs Draftsman Services (RM1675). The policy drivers supporting the development and procurement of this framework are to: — provide buyers with a route to market compliant with EU regulations, — offer a simplified agreement for both buyers and suppliers, — be attractive to small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs), and — achieve value for money. This framework will consist of 3 lots: — Lot 1: General Costs Law Services, — Lot 2: Clinical Negligence Specialist Services; and — Lot 3: Security Clearance Specialist Services. The framework will be established for 24 months with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The supplier shall provide services to buyers in the jurisdictional area of England and Wales. Lot 1 is for General Costs Law Services and covers costs services for both budgeted and non-budgeted work, for the receiving and paying party as required by the buyer at call-off. Lot 2 covers legal costing in relation to clinical negligence work. This lot covers services for both budgeted and non-budgeted work, for the receiving and paying party as required by the buyer at call-off. The supplier shall support the delivery of the strategic objectives to reduce the rate of growth in claim costs and to reduce unnecessary costs attached to claims. Lot 3 will focus on proceedings involving sensitive information, where security clearance is required. This lot covers services for both budgeted and non-budgeted work, for the receiving and paying party as required by the buyer at call-off. Suppliers shall have personnel with Security Clearance (SC) available to fulfil the requirements of this lot. Some buyers may request a higher level of clearance at call-off. These personnel shall be available to work on-site or seconded to public sector organisations under this lot.