Presented by: Councillor Chris Wilkins. Lead Member for Finance

Cabinet

Agreed to enter into the London Boroughs’ Legal Alliance (LBLA) Barristers Framework to call off services as and when required until 31^st December 2026 (plus a further 1 year, in the event that the London Borough of Ealing exercises the option to extend the Framework).

Presented by: Councillor Chris Wilkins. Lead Member for Finance

1.     This report seeks Cabinet approval to access a multi-provider London Boroughs Legal Alliance (LBLA) framework agreement (the “Framework”) for the provision of services by barristers to the Council providing significant savings on the cost of these services instructed through Legal Services. 

2.     The Council gains access to the Framework as a member of the London Boroughs Legal Alliance (LBLA) of 28 boroughs and the new agreement replaces the current framework utilised by the Council. The London Borough of Ealing has acted as lead authority for the LBLA for the re-procurement.  Using the Framework, Legal Services are able to deliver corporate savings to the Council when representation or advice from counsel is required.

Cabinet

Agreed to enter into the London Boroughs’ Legal Alliance (LBLA) Barristers Framework to call off services as and when required until 31^st December 2026 (plus a further 1 year, in the event that the London Borough of Ealing exercises the option to extend the Framework).