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Barristers Framework Agreement for West Midlands Local Authorities (WMLA)

Awarded to 11 KBW LIMITED, 33 BEDFORD ROW LIMITED, 39 ESSEX CHAMBERS (SERVICES) LIMITED +19 more

KENNEDY CATER LTD(buyer)

Published
Published 23 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 9 February 2026

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Overview

West Midlands Local Authorities seeks to establish a new Barristers Framework Agreement to appoint specialist legal advisers, aiming to improve value, service delivery, and efficiency in managing external barrister services. The framework will run for an initial three-year term with an option to extend for up to twelve months, with an estimated value of £60 million.

Contracting authority

  • KENNEDY CATER LTDProcuring entity

    1 live opportunity · 54 awarded contracts

    Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

    GB-COH: 05686834

    Authority website ↗
  • Kennedy Cater Ltd

    Procuring entity

    Kent, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PLMQ-7162-VNYP

  • Wolverhampton City Council

    Buyer

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PVBV-7568-LBLL

    Authority website ↗

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Lots (9)

  • Adult Social Services

    £2,906,000Won by 11 KBW LIMITEDWon by 3PB MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITEDWon by 39 ESSEX CHAMBERS (SERVICES) LIMITEDWon by CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by CORNWALL STREET LIMITEDWon by Field Court ChambersWon by KINGS CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by Landmark ChambersWon by NO 5 CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by ST. PHILIP'S CHAMBERS LIMITED
  • Children's Services

    £21,716,000Won by 3PB MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITEDWon by KEYVENTURE LIMITEDWon by 11 KBW LIMITEDWon by 33 BEDFORD ROW LIMITEDWon by CORNWALL STREET LIMITEDWon by Harcourt ChambersWon by Linenhall ChambersWon by NO 5 CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by ST IVES BARRISTERS LIMITEDWon by ST. PHILIP'S CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by THE 36 GROUP LIMITED
  • Governance & Public Law, including Education

    £1,832,000Won by 3PB MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITEDWon by 4-5 GRAYS INN SQUARE LIMITEDWon by 11 KBW LIMITEDWon by 39 ESSEX CHAMBERS (SERVICES) LIMITEDWon by Field Court ChambersWon by Landmark Chambers
  • Criminal Litigation & Prosecutions

    £13,046,000Won by NO 5 CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by No 8 ChambersWon by ST IVES BARRISTERS LIMITEDWon by ST. PHILIP'S CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by THE 36 GROUP LIMITED
  • Housing & Civil Litigation

    £6,056,000Won by 3PB MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITEDWon by 4-5 GRAYS INN SQUARE LIMITEDWon by CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by Field Court ChambersWon by Five PaperWon by ST IVES BARRISTERS LIMITEDWon by ST. PHILIP'S CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by THE 36 GROUP LIMITED
  • Planning

    £6,470,000Won by 39 ESSEX CHAMBERS (SERVICES) LIMITEDWon by 3PB MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITEDWon by CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by Francis Taylor BuildingWon by Landmark ChambersWon by NO 5 CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by EUROPEAN ADMINISTRATION LIMITED
  • Property

    £1,910,000Won by 3PB MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITEDWon by 4-5 GRAYS INN SQUARE LIMITEDWon by 39 ESSEX CHAMBERS (SERVICES) LIMITEDWon by CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by Five PaperWon by NO 5 CHAMBERS LIMITED
  • Employment

    £4,334,000Won by PUMP COURT CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by 4-5 GRAYS INN SQUARE LIMITEDWon by Field Court ChambersWon by NO 5 CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by THE 36 GROUP LIMITED
  • Licensing

    £1,730,000Won by CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by Francis Taylor BuildingWon by KINGS CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by ST. PHILIP'S CHAMBERS LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£60,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
23 May 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Legal advisory and representation services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£60,000,000
Award date
2 August 2026
Contract period
30 June 2026 → 30 June 2029
Winners
  • 11 KBW LIMITED
  • 33 BEDFORD ROW LIMITED
  • 39 ESSEX CHAMBERS (SERVICES) LIMITED
  • 3PB MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED
  • 4-5 GRAYS INN SQUARE LIMITED
  • CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS LIMITED
  • CORNWALL STREET LIMITED
  • EUROPEAN ADMINISTRATION LIMITED
  • Field Court Chambers
  • Five Paper
  • Francis Taylor Building
  • Harcourt Chambers
  • KEYVENTURE LIMITED
  • KINGS CHAMBERS LIMITED
  • Landmark Chambers
  • Linenhall Chambers
  • NO 5 CHAMBERS LIMITED
  • No 8 Chambers
  • PUMP COURT CHAMBERS LIMITED
  • ST IVES BARRISTERS LIMITED
  • ST. PHILIP'S CHAMBERS LIMITED
  • THE 36 GROUP LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    21 August 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    9 January 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    23 May 2025

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