Stephensons Solicitors LLP has been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency's (GCA) Legal Panel for Public Sector (RM6374) framework, securing a place on Lot 6 for Costs Lawyer Services. The appointment enables public sector organisations to access Stephensons' specialist costs law expertise through a compliant procurement route.
Government Commercial Agency (GCA) is the UK’s central commercial and procurement organisation, connecting public and private sectors to achieve the best outcomes for the UK and its citizens. GCA uses its commercial expertise to create a simpler procurement experience that redirects valuable resources into essential public services – creating value for the nation.
Through Lot 6, Stephensons will provide both routine and complex costs litigation services, delivered in accordance with all relevant court and tribunal rules and procedures. Services can be provided in the Senior Courts Costs Office, the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, regional County Courts, Magistrates' and Crown Courts, First-tier and Upper Tribunals, as well as through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Joint Settlement Meetings (JSMs).
The firm can also support matters involving litigants in person, transferred cases, and those requiring counsel instructions and direct representation at hearings. Stephensons' specialist team is able to undertake all stages of costs law practice, helping public sector organisations manage costs disputes efficiently and effectively.
Neil Ireland-Davies, Partner and Head of Costings commented:
"Our appointment to the Government Commercial Agency's Legal Panel for Public Sector framework is a significant achievement and reflects the strength of our specialist costs law offering. Public sector organisations require access to experienced legal advisers who can provide practical, commercially focused support, and we look forward to helping buyers access high quality costs law services through the framework."
Stephensons has an established reputation for delivering specialist costs law services and the appointment further strengthens the firm's presence within the public sector legal market. The framework has been established to provide public sector organisations with access to high-quality legal services through a straightforward procurement process that supports value for money and effective service delivery.