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Legal Panel

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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11 May 2020 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has recently completed a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Legal Panel," aimed at providing legal services for the Thames Tideway Tunnel and Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers initiative. This procurement, classified under legal services (CPV 79100000), was conducted using an open procedure and has a total contract value of £500,000. The contract period commenced on 13th February 2019 and will conclude on 12th February 2023. The procurement involved two lots, with Lot 1 pertaining to Thames Tideway Tunnel and up to four for Ofwat's initiative. The procurement stage has been marked as complete, with the award published on 11th May 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms specialising in public and regulatory law, particularly those experienced in dealing with large infrastructure projects and regulatory mandates. With a four-year agreement, firms that can provide comprehensive legal advice and representation in such areas will find this an inviting opportunity. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the legal sector are encouraged to engage, as they may have the agility and tailored service offerings to compete effectively for the upcoming contracts under this established framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Panel

Notice Description

Legal Panel in relation to the Thames Tideway Tunnel and Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers initiativeThe procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement for use by Ofwat only. It is anticipated that one (1)panel agreement will be awarded for Lot 1 - Thames Tideway Tunnel and up to 4 for Lot 2 - Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers initiative.This procurement relates to the legal services which are listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) 2015 as a specific service. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime ('LTR') is therefore subject to limited regulation and will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 PCR 2015.Any Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1523ff0a-93de-4831-8551-7bb877f06103
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3910472f-df91-4d8e-8dff-2a15d8c5b462
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2019 - 12 Feb 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ASHURST

DENTONS UKMEA

GOWLING WLG (UK

SHARPE PRITCHARD

SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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