Procurement of Legal Investigation and Advocacy Service in Fitness to Practise

Location

North East England:

Description

The Authority is looking for two 2 Suppliers to deliver the following as part of the Service: a. conduct further investigation and prepare cases for Fitness to Practise hearings or meetings; b. undertake pre-hearing case management procedures in accordance with agreed performance targets and in collaboration with other parties to the hearing; and c. ensure the presentation of cases before adjudicators at hearings (those hearings are predominantly carried out remotely using video conferencing software but can, on occasion, be in-person at our offices in Sheffield).

Renewal Options

Up to two extensions are available for 12 months each. The maximum extension period is for 24 months if both extensions are taken.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 79100000 - Legal services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

Over a period of 3 - 5 years, the Authority aims to work with the Suppliers to eliminate the current backlog of circa 400 cases awaiting a final hearing. By the end of this period, the intention is to have worked successfully in partnership with the Suppliers to both eliminate the backlog and to be managing a 'steady state' of circa 150 cases being processed per annum. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **