RESOLVED:
1. That the procurement strategy outlined in the report to use the London Boroughs Legal Alliance (LBLA) Solicitors Framework to provide solicitor services to the council for a maximum period of three years and four months from 24 March 2023 at an estimated annual value of £2.7m and an estimated total value of £9.m be approved.
2. That it be noted that the LBLA management fee of £11,434 per annual is for both the Barristers Framework and the Solicitors Framework.
3. That approval of the Gateway (GW) 2 contract award decision to join the LBLA Solicitors Framework be delegated to the strategic director of finance and governance.