Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-5583-72d2-a3cd-b352f3a135a6/barristers-framework-agreement [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Barristers Framework Agreement [London Borough of Waltham Forest](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-waltham-forest) Estimated value £20,000,000 to £25,000,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Nov 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The London Boroughs’ Legal Alliance (“LBLA”) is made up of the London Boroughs of Brent, Camden, City of London, Ealing, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea and Waltham Forest. The members now wish to re-procure a panel of expert and experienced legal advisers as preferred suppliers of specialist advocacy and related legal services. The Members are interested in receiving applications from barristers and from solicitors who have attained their higher rights of audience pursuant to the Solicitors' Higher Rights of Audience Regulations 2010. The option will be preserved in any legal agreement entered into, that additional local authorities within Greater London and South-East England (please refer to [direct.gov.uk](https://www.direct.gov.uk) for a full list of local authorities in these regions) may access the framework agreement in due course – whether or not they are also a member of the LBLA. The framework agreement will run for a period of 3 years commencing on 1st January 2016, with an option to extend the term for a further year. It is intended that panel places will be awarded by reference to seven different Lots: - Lot 1Adult Social Services - Lot 2Children's services - Lot 3Governance & Public Law - Lot 4Criminal Litigation & Prosecutions - Lot 5Housing - Lot 6Planning & Property - Lot 7Civil Litigation ## CPV classification Legal advisory services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/149785e6-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileLondon Borough of Waltham Forest: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-waltham-forest)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 17 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Welland Procurement 42 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14499-9b5a-7205-8ea0-fe042a689496/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)