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2025-053 Legal Support for RIIO-ET3 ITA

OFGEM

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05 Sep 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem, a regulatory authority located in London, has completed an open procurement process titled "2025-053 Legal Support for RIIO-ET3 ITA," classified under the legal services category. This procurement process, designed to secure legal consultancy services related to the RIIO-ET3 framework, covers a wide geographical area including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The tender, with an estimated value of £100,000, commenced on 4th September 2025 and is expected to conclude by 3rd September 2026. Sharpe Pritchard LLP, based in London, has been awarded the contract following a competitive open procedure, with the award officially published on 5th September 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial growth prospects for businesses within the legal advisory sector, particularly those experienced in public policy and regulatory frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in complex legal policy development and risk management may find this type of contract beneficial due to Ofgem's preference for SMEs in their procurement criteria. The expansive nature of the service locations indicates a broader reach, providing further business development opportunities for firms looking to broaden their geographic footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-053 Legal Support for RIIO-ET3 ITA

Notice Description

Ofgem require the services of a supplier in order to provide Ofgem with legal services consultancy support in relation to the contractual arrangements between Ofgem and the RIIO-ET3 (Revenue = Incentives + Innovation + Outputs-Electricity Transmission 3) Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) and advice in relation to the legal risk arising from some of the complex aspects of policy development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39cd864d-460f-4752-aec4-e0d39f6c97c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d01d4e-aaa3-4137-9f0c-5a62f375513b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2026 6-12 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
Kirsty McVeigh
Contact Email
procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079017000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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