Provision of Barristers' Services Framework 2026
Bedford Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Bedford Borough Council awarded legal work to Cornerstone Chambers Limited, Landmark Chambers and 4 Brick Court Chambers Management Limited and 7 others on 20 April 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £2,400,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 7 April 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| ACE 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2028 What this lot coversBarristers’ Services for Adults, Children and Education (ACE) | Legal services | — |
| Gpp&l 7 April 2026 to 6 April 2028 What this lot coversBarristers’ Services for Governance, Planning, Property and Litigation (GPPL) | Legal services | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Chambers Limited (SME) Landmark Chambers (SME) 4 Brick Court Chambers Management Limited New Court Chambers (SME) The 36 Group 1GC Management Limited 3 DJB Limited (SME) 33 Bedford Row Limited (SME) Harcourt Chambers ST. Albans Chambers Ltd (SME) 10 bids received | ACE | £240,000 | Awarded 20 April 2026 |
| Cornerstone Chambers Limited (SME) Landmark Chambers (SME) The 36 Group 3 bids received | Gpp&l | £240,000 | Awarded 20 April 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 014469-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 014649-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 050795-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
112Awards
78Suppliers it has used most for legal
- 1GC Management Limited1 contract
- 3 DJB Limited1 contract
- 33 Bedford Row Limited1 contract
- 4 Brick Court Chambers Management Limited1 contract
- Cornerstone Chambers Limited1 contract
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From notice 014469-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 February 2026, last updated 29 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.