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IT Managed Service RFP Checklist for Barristers’ Chambers (2025 Edition)

Posted: 14th Aug 2025

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Introduction

Issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for IT Managed Services is a critical step for any barristers’ chambers looking to secure the right long-term technology partner. The stakes are high — your chosen provider must not only keep systems running smoothly, but also align with the latest April 2024 Bar Council cybersecurity recommendations, protect highly confidential case data, and support the independent working practices of self-employed members.

Our free 2025 edition of the Barristers’ Chambers IT Managed Service RFP Checklist gives you a ready-made framework to assess providers objectively, with a strong focus on compliance, security, and sector-specific needs.

Why this checklist matters for Chambers in 2025

  • Stay compliant with Bar Council guidance – Every [BC] item in the checklist aligns to the April 2024 cybersecurity recommendations.

  • Avoid common procurement mistakes – Ensure security, service quality, and cultural fit are prioritised over lowest cost.

  • Save time drafting your RFP – Use pre-prepared scoring criteria and tick-box sections tailored for chambers.

  • Benchmark providers – The checklist includes a scoring matrix so you can compare multiple bids side-by-side.

What’s inside the guide

  • A complete, chambers-specific IT Managed Service RFP checklist

  • Tagged requirements linked to Bar Council cybersecurity recommendations

  • Coverage of key areas: compliance, device management, cybersecurity controls, service/support, transparency, and business continuity

  • A callout on our research into Cyber Essentials adoption in chambers (only 1 in 5 are certified – up 66% year-on-year)

  • A scoring template to fairly evaluate multiple IT providers

Who this is for

  • Senior Clerks managing chambers operations and supplier contracts

  • Heads of Chambers ensuring compliance and risk mitigation

  • Chambers Administrators responsible for procurement and supplier evaluation

  • IT Committee Members needing sector-specific procurement criteria

Get your free 2025 RFP checklist now

Fill out the short form below to instantly download the IT Managed Service RFP Checklist for Barristers’ Chambers: 2025 Edition and start your procurement process on the right track.

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