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Barrister Framework 2026
Descriptions
**PREMARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY** Barrister Framework 2026
Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Information and Introduction
Barristers Framework 2026
Introduction
Bedford Borough Council is preparing to launch the forthcoming Barristers Framework 2026. As part of the early planning stage, we are conducting a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise to seek supplier feedback on the proposed approach, specifically the draft bid sheet and rate card that will form part of the procurement documentation.
This PME will be live on the InTend Portal from Monday, 8th September 2025 and will close on Monday, 29th September 2025.
Purpose of the PME
The purpose of this PME is to engage with potential providers and gather constructive feedback on the proposed bid sheet, with a particular focus on:
• Ensuring the rate card structure reflects actual service delivery and avoids inaccuracies in billing.
• Identifying how the current half-day rate card (e.g., where counsel may only be in court for two hours) could be adapted to better reflect value for money.
• Testing whether the bid sheet allows for accurate budgeting and billing, including instances where spot-purchase pricing may apply outside of the framework.
• Gathering market views on how the spreadsheet could be improved for transparency, fairness, and efficiency in billing.
o We would kindly ask if you could supply your own rate card outside of the framework on a separate spreadsheet or within the spreadsheet provided so that we can forecast any potential savings by using this Framework. For example, if the price is more by undertaking a spot-purchase agreement for certain services then this will allow evidence of cost savings during the lifetime of the Framework if said services were to be used.
Your insights will directly shape the final tender documentation, ensuring the framework is robust, commercially sound, and aligned with market practice.
How to Participate
1. The PME documents, including the draft bid sheet, are available via the InTend Portal.
2. Providers are invited to review the documents and provide written feedback through the portal.
3. Feedback should be returned no later than 29th September 2025, 17:00hrs.
Next Steps
Following the close of the PME, we will review all feedback and, where appropriate, incorporate changes into the final tender documentation for the Barristers Framework 2026. Providers who engage in this PME will not be given preferential treatment in the subsequent procurement exercise but will contribute to shaping a more effective and transparent framework.
Contact
All communication and responses must be submitted via the InTend Portal
Direct correspondence with officers outside of the portal will not be responded to.
Information regarding InTend signup and Portal
You will be added to the PME exercise via InTend. If you have any issues or queries regarding login details or passwords please use the information below.
Use our electronic tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford to:
• view a list of tenders/contracts/quotations
• view information on contracts already awarded
• express interest in a particular tender or quotation
• receive tender and/or quotation documentation
• secure return your tender or quotation documents
• send and receive correspondence
Registration is free, and takes a few minutes. You will be able to express interest in any open opportunities when they become available. We can also access your details whenever we have an opportunity, and invite you to tender or quote for work.
All business will be tendered through https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford. If you do not register, it will limit your company's ability to tender for work.
Contact our support team on 0844 272 8810 or email support@in-tend.co.uk if you have problems using the portal.
If you are already a contractor with us, you can use the portal to help with contract management. this includes an updated contract register, expiry dates and regular contract reviews.
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Tender Regions
CPV Codes
79112000 - Legal representation services
79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
79100000 - Legal services
79111000 - Legal advisory services
Keywords
legal services
law firm support
litigation services
legal consultancy
legal representation
advisory legal services
courtroom representation
contract law services
legal compliance services
legal advisory services
counsel services
court advocacy
solicitor services
legal guidance
defense representation
public law advisory
judicial representation
legal counsel
compliance advice
statutory interpretation services
contract drafting advice
corporate legal advice
litigant advocacy
advocacy in legal proceedings
legal defense
plaintiff representation
counsel in disputes
legal document services
certification advisory
legal attestation
document authentication
notarial-type services
official documentation support
legal paperwork assistance
certificate issuance services
compliance documentation
document legalization
legal information services
legal helpline
regulatory consulting
legal research support
compliance advisory
public legal information
legal guidance services
policy advisory
legal consultation
Tender Lot Details
2 Tender Lots
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Possible Competitors
1 Possible Competitors
