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Specialist Legal Advice

DESNZ

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13 May 2024 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, DESNZ, has awarded a contract for Specialist Legal Advice with a total value of £3,000,000. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on January 31, 2024, and the contract period is from April 23, 2024, to April 23, 2026. The contract aims to support ensuring electricity markets are fit for purpose until 2035, focusing on core markets and policies related to the electricity sector.

This tender for Specialist Legal Advice offers opportunities for legal service providers looking to support the energy sector in regulatory and market compliance. Businesses with expertise in the wholesale market, balancing mechanism, ancillary services, and energy policies such as Contracts for Difference and Capacity market are well-suited to compete. The contract value of £3,000,000 creates a significant growth opportunity for legal firms specialised in energy market regulations and compliance.

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Notice Title

Specialist Legal Advice

Notice Description

Legal contract to support ensuring electricity markets are fit for purpose over the period to 2035 and beyond. Programme focus on core electricity markets: wholesale market, balancing mechanism, ancillary services and relevant polices (Contracts for Difference and Capacity market).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d975b753-16ec-48bc-99a3-24d1995ab508
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2024 - 23 Apr 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
Mercedes Ekanem
Contact Email
mercedes.ekanem@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JP
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

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