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Legal Services for Sizewell C

BEIS

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22 Dec 2023 at 16:48

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22 Dec 2023 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of Legal Services for the Sizewell C (SZC) project. The procurement method used was a Single tender action below threshold. The procurement stage has reached the award stage on December 1, 2023. The total contract value is £15,960,000 GBP, with a contract period starting from December 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The buying organization, BEIS, located in London, United Kingdom, has awarded the contract to Linklaters LLP.

This tender for Legal Services for the Sizewell C project presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for legal service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in legal services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process was conducted directly, creating a competitive environment for legal businesses to offer their expertise in ongoing discussions and negotiations related to the SZC project. Businesses looking to expand their services in the legal sector should consider engaging with BEIS for potential future opportunities like this one.

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Notice Title

Legal Services for Sizewell C

Notice Description

The Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero has issued this Contract for the supply of Legal Services for the Sizewell C (SZC) project. This involves providing advice and support in relation to ongoing discussions and negotiations with the SZC company and its shareholders in relation to the SZC Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53c3f152-ea32-4437-9578-20de6f018bf2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc2e6007-f3de-4ab3-ab3f-983ac8eb7b56
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£15,960,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,960,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 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
BEIS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKLATERS

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