Legal Support Services RM 6179

O F W A T

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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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Legal Support Services RM 6179

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Contract Timeline

Publication Date

25th April 2025 13:38:44 PM
Contract Summary

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)
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-46f2e5a1-dbc3-4403-8edc-9df696341b71

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79100000

CPV Division(s)

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

O F W A T

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

Procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

7 Hill Street

BIRMINGHAM

B54UA

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

ASHURST LLP
DAC BEACHCROFT LLP
DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST LLP
DLA PIPER UK LLP
GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP
SHARPE PRITCHARD LLP

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Legal Support Services RM 6179

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