Stephensons Solicitors LLP has been appointed by the Northwest Legal Consortium (NWLC) to its new solicitors framework panel.
It is one of 15 law firms involved in the framework, which covers the period from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2028. Those selected may receive instructions for legal work from members.
Representing more than 40 public organisations – including councils, combined authorities, waste disposal authorities, social housing agencies, emergency services, transport bodies, and police and crime commissioner offices – the consortium facilitates collaboration in the procurement and commissioning of legal services.
Following a detailed procurement exercise, NWLC awarded contracts to up to six firms in each of five lots (except for projects, procurement, commercial and construction where they appointed 10 firms).
Stephensons was appointed to the lots 1 for civil litigation, prosecutions and regulatory; and lot 2 for property, planning and environment.
“We look forward to working alongside these public organisations assisting them with their legal needs, serving the communities where we operate. Stephensons is pleased to have been awarded a place on this significant framework after competitive tender” (David Baybut, Chairman and Head of Real Estate).
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is the lead contracting authority for NWLC, whose members are located across the Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and North Wales local authority areas.
Members include the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Transport for Greater Manchester, Lancashire County Council, Cheshire Fire and Rescue, Lake District National Park Authority, Liverpool City Council, and the Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales.