Decision details

Joining the London Boroughs Legal Alliance (LBLA) as a full member to enable use of their solicitors framework

The Cabinet Member for Equalities, Democracy and Finance approved:

1.  The council’s use of the newly procured London Borough Legal Alliance (LBLA) Solicitors Framework, to provide solicitor services to the council for a period of four years, which commenced on 8 January 2026, subject to the optional one further year extension being exercised, with an estimated annual value of £2,375,000 and an estimated total value of £9.5m.

2.  The council entering into an access agreement with Haringey council for participation in the LBLA Solicitors Framework and an agreement with Kennedy Cater Limited, who will manage the framework at an estimated annual membership fee of £11,377.00 (excl VAT), which may vary depending on the number of organisations who later become members.