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**PREMARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY** Barrister Framework 2026Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Information and Introduction BBC BDOT 03983 Barristers Framework 2026IntroductionBedford 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, 13th October 2025.Purpose of the PMEThe 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.oWe 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 Participate1.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 13th October 2025, 17:00hrs.Next StepsFollowing 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.ContactAll 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 PortalYou 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 correspondenceRegistration 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 …@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.
Framework contract: £240,000 total value shared among 10 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GC MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 10532801 | ~£24,000 | 1 lot ACE | - |
| 33 BEDFORD ROW LIMITED | 02768442 | ~£24,000 | 1 lot ACE | - |
| 3 DJB LIMITED | 14507688 | ~£24,000 | 1 lot ACE | - |
| 4 BRICK COURT CHAMBERS MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 04732659 | ~£24,000 | 1 lot ACE | - |
| CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS LIMITED | 12446922 | ~£24,000 | 2 lots ACE · GPP&L | - |
| Harcourt Chambers | 11463084 | ~£24,000 | 1 lot ACE | - |
| Landmark Chambers | 04525957 | ~£24,000 | 2 lots ACE · GPP&L | - |
| New Court Chambers | Procurement ID: PJQP-3793-YMNH | ~£24,000 | 1 lot ACE | - |
| ST. ALBANS CHAMBERS LTD | 03960897 | ~£24,000 | 1 lot ACE | - |
| THE 36 GROUP LIMITED | 03014555 | ~£24,000 | 2 lots ACE · GPP&L | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 13 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 ACE Apr 2026 – Apr 2028 | £0 | 10 | Landmark Chambers New Court Chambers | pending |
| Lot 2 GPP&L Apr 2026 – Apr 2028 | £0 | 3 | Landmark Chambers | pending |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £9,478,538 in 645 payments (over £25k) from Crown Prosecution Service, Department for Transport, MHCLG, DEFRA, DLUHC and 16 more public bodies (2013-05-02 to 2026-07-27).