Framework Panels

SOLICITORS FRAMEWORK PANELS

The panels operated under the framework, listed in Lot order, are as follows:

Lot 1 – Civil Litigation, Prosecutions and Regulatory

To include construction litigation, negligence proceedings, possession proceedings, licensing appeals and employment advice and litigation

Lot 2 – Property, Planning and Environment

To include all conveyancing, regeneration and highways advice

Lot 3 – Corporate Governance, Ethical Standards and Information Law

To include organisational governance issues, data protection advice including advice on use of social media by councillors or third parties involving the Council/council officers

Lot 4 – Projects, Procurement and Commercial

To include all commercial contracts and company law. Transport regulation including light rail/tram, heavy rail and bus, ticketing, concessionary fares, state aid, competition law, telecommunications, information technology, digital infrastructure and communications, smart technology, construction contracts (NEC and JCT) and construction adjudication/arbitration.

Lot 5 – Social Care and Education

To include Adult and Children Social Care and Education.

COUNSEL FRAMEWORK PANELS

Administrative/Governance
Childcare
Civil Litigation
Community Care
Criminal Litigation
Education
Employment
Housing
Licensing
Mental Health
Planning & Environment
Police
Property
Trusts & Charities