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Call-Off Legal Advice for Thames Tideway

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is seeking legal services through a completed procurement process titled "Call-Off Legal Advice for Thames Tideway." This contract falls under the legal services category within the services industry. The procurement was carried out in the West Midlands and London regions of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 2nd May 2016, with the contract awarded starting from 3rd May 2016 and effective until 2nd February 2017.

This opportunity presents a potential pathway for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal advisory services relevant to large infrastructure projects. Firms with expertise in providing strategic legal support, especially in the context of utility services and environmental regulations, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. This could enhance their visibility and portfolio within the rapidly evolving public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Call-Off Legal Advice for Thames Tideway

Notice Description

Ofwat's overall objective is to continue ensuring that the Thames Tideway Tunnel is delivered at best value for Thames Water's customers. To do this Ofwat will need ad-hoc expert legal advisory services in relation to the Thames Tideway Tunnel to support effective and informed decision making. Additional information: Please note that this is a call-off contract so it is difficult to quantify exact spend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d991bb2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d068eaf-0d69-4371-8f58-d87b11ec2867
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20169 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2016 - 2 Feb 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
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
1
Supplier Name

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT

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