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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£2,400,000

Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026

Awarded to 1GC MANAGEMENT LIMITED, 3 DJB LIMITED, 33 BEDFORD ROW LIMITED +7 more

Published
Published 8 September 2025
Deadline
Closed 16 March 2026

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Overview

Bedford Borough Council has established a Barristers' Services Framework Agreement worth up to £2.4 million to provide access to external barristers' services where in-house capacity or specialist expertise is insufficient. The framework was awarded on 19 April 2026 to ten chambers and management entities, including 1GC Management Limited, 3 DJB Limited, 33 Bedford Row Limited, Brick Court Chambers Management Limited, Cornerstone Chambers Limited, Harcourt Chambers, Landmark Chambers, New Court Chambers, ST. Albans Chambers Ltd, and The 36 Group Limited.

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Lots (2)

  • ACE

    £240,000Won by 1GC MANAGEMENT LIMITEDWon by 3 DJB LIMITEDWon by 4 BRICK COURT CHAMBERS MANAGEMENT LIMITEDWon by 33 BEDFORD ROW LIMITEDWon by CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by Harcourt ChambersWon by Landmark ChambersWon by New Court ChambersWon by ST. ALBANS CHAMBERS LTDWon by THE 36 GROUP LIMITED
  • GPP&L

    £240,000Won by CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS LIMITEDWon by Landmark ChambersWon by THE 36 GROUP LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,400,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
8 September 2025
Questions by
2 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Legal servicesLegal advisory and representation servicesLegal advisory servicesLegal representation servicesLegal documentation and certification servicesLegal advisory and information services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£480,000
Award date
19 April 2026
Contract period
6 April 2026 → 6 April 2028
Winners
  • 1GC MANAGEMENT LIMITED
  • 3 DJB LIMITED
  • 33 BEDFORD ROW LIMITED
  • 4 BRICK COURT CHAMBERS MANAGEMENT LIMITED
  • CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS LIMITED
  • Harcourt Chambers
  • Landmark Chambers
  • New Court Chambers
  • ST. ALBANS CHAMBERS LTD
  • THE 36 GROUP LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    29 May 2026

  2. Tender Update

    18 February 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    17 February 2026

  4. Planning Update

    16 September 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    8 September 2025

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