**PME-PREMARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY** Barrister Framework 2026
Buyer: Bedford Borough Council
- Published
- 16 September 2025
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 056839-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05961c
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 79100000Legal services
- 79110000Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000Legal advisory services
- 79112000Legal representation services
- 79130000Legal documentation and certification services
- 79140000Legal advisory and information services
Description
**PREMARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY** Barrister Framework 2026 Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Information and Introduction BBC BDOT 03983 Barristers Framework 2026 Introduction Bedford 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 PME The 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 …
Official publications
- FTS · 056839-2025 · 16 September 2025
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