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Legal Support Services RM 6179

O F W A T

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25 Apr 2025 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Legal Support Services RM 6179" has been conducted by O F W A T, a key water regulatory authority based in Birmingham, England. This process falls under the 'Legal services' category with a focus on providing comprehensive legal support across four specialist areas including price review, major projects, corporate and operational work, and financial and complex projects. The selective procurement method was employed, specifically utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. Key deadlines in the process included the tender period ending on 13th December 2023, with contracts commencing on 15th December 2023 and running until 30th November 2027. The awarded contracts have a collective potential value of £9,000,000, involving multiple regions in the UK, namely England and Wales.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the legal sector, especially those specialising in corporate, financial, and complex project advisory. It offers substantial growth potential for large legal firms, as evidenced by top-tier firms like Ashurst LLP, DAC Beachcroft LLP, Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, and others being involved as suppliers. The project's duration and the nature of services required offer long-term strategic engagements, fostering substantial collaboration and development within the UK's legal landscape. It is, however, noted that the framework includes suitability for SMEs, presenting opportunities also for smaller legal entities seeking to expand their portfolio and reputation by participating in large-scale government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support Services RM 6179

Notice Description

Provision of responsive solutions to meet our varying requirements in legal services. Our requirements have been broken down into 4 specialist areas. Specialist Area 1 - PR24 (Legal advice in relation to our 2024 price review (PR24) and any subsequent reference(s) to the Competition and Markets Authority) Specialist Area 2 - Major Projects (Legal advice in relation to Major Projects, including the Thames Tideway Tunnel) Specialist Area 3 - Corporate (Legal advice in relation to Ofwat's Corporate/Operational work including on procurement; employment; data and information; and property) Specialist Area 4 - Financial and Complex Projects (Financial and Complex Projects - including in relation to major projects and companies' financial resilience)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46f2e5a1-dbc3-4403-8edc-9df696341b71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1c40bb-6716-4185-91ee-3bbe5f08b146
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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2027 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
O F W A T
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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Ashurst LLP

DAC Beachcroft LLP

DLA Piper UK LLP

Dentons UK and Middle East LLP

Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Sharpe Pritchard LLP

Further Information

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