Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 19, 2025

Purpose: To approve a West Midlands Local Authorities Barristers Framework, a collaborative procurement arrangement led by City of Wolverhampton Council.

Content: 1.     That the establishment of the West Midlands Local Authority Barristers Framework (“the Framework”) be approved.   2.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Governance and Digital, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Governance, to: i.       Enter into the Framework Agreement with barristers’ chambers upon completion of the evaluation process.   ii.    Finalise and enter into the collaboration agreement with participating local authorities.