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The WMLA (West Midlands Local Authorities) is seeking to appoint a panel of specialist legal advisers to a Barristers Framework, with the object of achieving better value, enhanced service delivery and more efficient management of matters outsourced to external barristers. This is a new procurement, as the WMLA does not currently have a Barristers Framework in place.
The term of the Framework will be for an initial period of three (3) years with the option to extend for a further period of up to twelve (12) months
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 KBW LIMITED | 05829287 | ~£26,454,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Children's Services · Adult Social Services · Governance & Public Law, including Education | MP LINK John Healey— Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP |
| 33 BEDFORD ROW LIMITED | 02768442 | ~£21,716,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Children's Services | - |
| 39 ESSEX CHAMBERS (SERVICES) LIMITED | 07385894 | ~£13,118,000 estimated from lot values | 4 lots Planning · Adult Social Services · Governance & Public Law, including Education · Property | - |
| 3PB MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED | 08633308 | ~£40,890,000 estimated from lot values | 6 lots Children's Services · Housing & Civil Litigation · Planning · Adult Social Services · Governance & Public Law, including Education · Property | - |
| 4-5 GRAYS INN SQUARE LIMITED | 08685154 | ~£14,132,000 estimated from lot values | 4 lots Housing & Civil Litigation · Employment · Governance & Public Law, including Education · Property | - |
| CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS LIMITED | 12446922 | ~£19,072,000 estimated from lot values | 5 lots Housing & Civil Litigation · Planning · Adult Social Services · Property · Licensing | - |
| CORNWALL STREET LIMITED | 04174329 | ~£24,622,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Children's Services · Adult Social Services | - |
| EUROPEAN ADMINISTRATION LIMITED | 04207276 | ~£6,470,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Planning | - |
| Field Court Chambers | Procurement ID: PHLZ-8663-JDMM | ~£15,128,000 estimated from lot values | 4 lots Housing & Civil Litigation · Employment · Adult Social Services · Governance & Public Law, including Education | - |
| Five Paper | Procurement ID: PZPL-4515-CWGN | ~£7,966,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Housing & Civil Litigation · Property | - |
| Francis Taylor Building | Procurement ID: PBDQ-6247-NBWR | ~£8,200,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Planning · Licensing | - |
| Harcourt Chambers | 11463084 | ~£21,716,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Children's Services | - |
| KEYVENTURE LIMITED | 03715898 | ~£21,716,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Children's Services | - |
| KINGS CHAMBERS LIMITED | 07091130 | ~£4,636,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Adult Social Services · Licensing | - |
| Landmark Chambers | Procurement ID: PBYH-1185-PPNL | ~£11,208,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Planning · Adult Social Services · Governance & Public Law, including Education | - |
| Linenhall Chambers | 01604876 | ~£21,716,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Children's Services | - |
| NO 5 CHAMBERS LIMITED | 02727465 | ~£50,382,000 estimated from lot values | 6 lots Children's Services · Criminal Litigation & Prosecutions · Planning · Employment · Adult Social Services · Property | - |
| PUMP COURT CHAMBERS LIMITED | 08068472 | ~£4,334,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Employment | - |
| ST IVES BARRISTERS LIMITED | 13730994 | ~£40,818,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Children's Services · Criminal Litigation & Prosecutions · Housing & Civil Litigation | - |
| ST. PHILIP'S CHAMBERS LIMITED | 03647591 | ~£45,454,000 estimated from lot values | 5 lots Children's Services · Criminal Litigation & Prosecutions · Housing & Civil Litigation · Adult Social Services · Licensing | - |
| THE 36 GROUP LIMITED | 03014555 | ~£45,152,000 estimated from lot values | 4 lots Children's Services · Criminal Litigation & Prosecutions · Housing & Civil Litigation · Employment | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 9 lots, each awarded separately. 73 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Adult Social Services Jul 2026 – Jun 2029 | £60,000,000 | 10 | Field Court Chambers Landmark Chambers | active |
| Lot 2 Children's Services Jul 2026 – Jun 2029 | £60,000,000 | 12 | active | |
| Lot 3 Governance & Public Law, including Education Jul 2026 – Jun 2029 | £60,000,000 | 8 | Field Court Chambers Landmark Chambers | active |
| Lot 4 Criminal Litigation & Prosecutions Jul 2026 – Jun 2029 | £60,000,000 | 5 | No 8 Chambers | active |
| Lot 5 Housing & Civil Litigation Jul 2026 – Jun 2029 | £60,000,000 | 11 | Field Court Chambers Five Paper | active |
| Lot 6 Planning Jul 2026 – Jun 2029 | £60,000,000 | 9 | Francis Taylor Building Landmark Chambers | active |
| Lot 7 Property Jul 2026 – Jun 2029 | £60,000,000 | 6 | Five Paper | active |
| Lot 8 Employment Jul 2026 – Jun 2029 | £60,000,000 | 8 | Field Court Chambers | active |
| Lot 9 Licensing Jul 2026 – Jun 2029 | £60,000,000 | 4 | Francis Taylor Building | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 3PB MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED | Lots 2, 5, 6 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 |
| NO 5 CHAMBERS LIMITED | Lots 2, 4, 6, 8, 5 | Wonlots 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 |
| CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS LIMITED | Lots 5, 6 | Wonlots 1, 5, 6, 7, 9 |
| ST. PHILIP'S CHAMBERS LIMITED | Lots 2, 4, 5 | Wonlots 1, 2, 4, 5, 9 |
| 39 ESSEX CHAMBERS (SERVICES) LIMITED | Lot 6 | Wonlots 1, 3, 6, 7 |
| 4-5 GRAYS INN SQUARE LIMITED | Lots 5, 8, 6 | Wonlots 3, 5, 7, 8 |
| Field Court Chambers | Lots 5, 8 | Wonlots 1, 3, 5, 8 |
| THE 36 GROUP LIMITED | Lots 2, 4, 5, 8 | Wonlots 2, 4, 5, 8 |
| 11 KBW LIMITED | Lots 2, 5 | Wonlots 1, 2, 3 |
| Landmark Chambers | Lot 6 | Wonlots 1, 3, 6 |
| ST IVES BARRISTERS LIMITED | Lots 2, 4, 5 | Wonlots 2, 4, 5 |
| CORNWALL STREET LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| Five Paper | Lot 5 | Wonlots 5, 7 |
| Francis Taylor Building | Lot 6 | Wonlots 6, 9 |
| KINGS CHAMBERS LIMITED | Lots 6, 8 | Wonlots 1, 9 |
| 33 BEDFORD ROW LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| EUROPEAN ADMINISTRATION LIMITED | Lots 6, 2, 5, 8 | Wonlot 6 |
| Harcourt Chambers | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| KEYVENTURE LIMITED | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| Linenhall Chambers | Lot 2 | Wonlot 2 |
| No 8 Chambers | Lot 4 | Wonlot 4 |
| PUMP COURT CHAMBERS LIMITED | Lot 8 | Wonlot 8 |
| Old Square Chambers | Lot 8 | Unsuccessful |
The notice does not name the bidders for lots 1, 3, 7, 9.
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £14,499,380 in 623 payments (over £25k) from Crown Prosecution Service, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Home Office, NHS England and 22 more public bodies (2015-07-09 to 2026-07-07).