LS1721 Legal Services Framework - Solicitors

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 Council’s existing in-house legal team in order to meet their needs. This may include any work that the Council’s in-house legal team would usually carry out and Suppliers may be required to assist the Council’s in-house legal team with their cases or have conduct of cases. 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 is set out below. The type of work listed under each lot heading is intended to be indicative and non-exhaustive. 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 This framework is anticipated to commence in August 2023 and will expire 4 years after the commencement date. There are no guarantees of work or spend and any resulting contract is not exclusive. Award of the works under the Framework Lots can be by either further competition or direct award. Lot 1: Planning Planning - Please refer to Part E Specification for full details. Lot 2: Property Property - Please refer to Part E Specification for full details. Lot 3: Employment Employment - Please refer to Part E Specification for full details. Lot 4: Commercial Commercial - Please refer to Part E Specification for full details. Lot 5: Civil and Criminal Litigation Civil and Commercial - Please refer to Part E Specification for full details. Lot 6: Adult Services Adult Services - Please refer to Part E Specification for full details. Lot 7: Childcare Services Childcare Services - Please refer to Part E Specification for full details. Lot 8: General Local Government Matters General Local Government Matters - Please refer to Part E Specification for full details. Lot 9: Highways Highways - Please refer to Part E Specification for full details.