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Contract Variation: Claims Facilitator Services for the Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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10 Sep 2024 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is overseeing a contract variation titled "Claims Facilitator Services for the Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme," originally issued by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This contract, under the legal services category, involves appointing claims facilitators for dispute resolution between DBT and GLO claimants. The procurement, using a selective method via a framework agreement, began in January 2023 with the contract actively running from 17 March 2023 until the newly extended end date of 31 March 2026. The contract location is the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is £2,523,120.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in alternative dispute resolution, forensic accounting, and legal assessments. Businesses that can provide a robust administrative support system, including online portals for document uploads and independent review panels, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the specific requirements for independent legal and retail specialists as well as a retired judge or KC for the appeals process, this tender is especially suitable for large legal firms that can assemble and manage a multidisciplinary team to meet DBT's needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Variation: Claims Facilitator Services for the Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme

Notice Description

*This is not a new awarded contract, but a contract variation. The contract was originally let by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in 2023. Since a machinery of government change, this contract was moved to the authority of Department for Business and Trade. This notice is being published under the Department for Business and Trade as BEIS is no longer a department. Original contract award notice can be found here: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3e77d04b-f3d4-4333-9b09-4a897bd24836?origin=SearchResults&p=1 DBT has appointed Claims Facilitators with Alternative Dispute Resolution skills to facilitate the compensation process between DBT and Group Litigation Order claimants, encouraging both parties towards rapid and fair resolution of claims. The Supplier will need to provide supporting administrative staff and a method of uploading documents for DBT and claimants, e.g. via an online portal. Suppliers are to provide their own IT equipment for the Claims Facilitators and administrative staff to operate on. The Supplier will be responsible for procuring the Independent Panel for the assessment of claims, comprising legal specialists, forensic accounting specialists and retail specialists. The Supplier will also be responsible for procuring a Reviewer (a retired judge or KC) for the appeals process. A contract amendment has been made under 72(1)(e). The contract end date was originally 30 September 2024, and has been extended to the 31st March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16f9b82f-cffb-410c-b140-08c38c7e9a41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b999a98e-73d6-4a36-925b-8337bcfc9cdb
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£2,523,120 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,523,120 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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