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6918 Legal Advice for PFI Insurance

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed a tender process for "6918 Legal Advice for PFI Insurance," valued at £60,000. This procurement falls under the legal services category and was initiated through a selective method, specifically a further competition against the Crown Commercial Service's Finance & Complex Legal Services Framework (RM3787). The contract period started on 17th September 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2021. This procurement process is based in London, England, and primarily targets central government departments and their associated bodies as well as the devolved administrations.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for law firms specialising in public sector contracts and insurance regulations, particularly those experienced in Private Finance Initiative (PFI) frameworks. Businesses with expertise in legal interpretations of insurance provisions and the development of guidance notes would be well-suited to compete. Firms that can demonstrate their capability in offering detailed legal advice and compliance services to governmental entities will find themselves well-positioned to engage in such tenders, enhancing their growth prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

6918 Legal Advice for PFI Insurance

Notice Description

The Cabinet Office have undertaken a Further Competition against Lot 1: Finance & Complex Legal Services of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Finance & Complex Legal Services Framework Agreement (RM3787). The Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) has determined that, as part of the PFI Contract Management Programme, in the interests of good project management, it should provide further guidance in relation to the insurance requirements in SOPC version 3 (update, Dec 2005) and SOPC version 4. In order for the guidance to be provided, the following scope of works has been proposed: A) Legal advice on the interpretation of insurance provisions in SOPC with specific detailed advice on: the insurance sharing mechanism; the development of the Joint Insurance Cost Reports (JICR); the definition and calculation of Project Insurance Costs (PIC); and the undertakings of the broker under the Brokers Letter of Undertaking (BLU); B) A Guidance Note IPA will prepare a guidance note on the SOPC PFI Insurance provisions, with specific HMT/IPA views on the actual interpretation of these provisions. The Supplier will be responsible for confirming that the Guidance Note does not deviate from its Legal Advice; and, C) Benefit of Advice. The advice should be given for the benefit of the IPA, all central government departments and their arm's length bodies, the devolved administrations of Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, NHS Trusts and all other PFI contracting authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-153dced7-0773-4d26-a06c-aa5d83450d22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f700de9a-3f11-4b5c-b496-8d427869c153
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 months
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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Sreeya Dey
Contact Email
commercial@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLIFFORD CHANCE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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