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2025-100 Legal Advice for DCC Handover

OFGEM

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04 Dec 2025 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem, based in London, has completed the procurement for legal advisory services concerning the handover of the Smart Meter Communication Licence. This tender, titled "2025-100 Legal Advice for DCC Handover", was conducted through an open procedure and falls under the industry category of legal advisory services. The contract began on 1st December 2025 and will continue until 31st May 2028. The procurement stage moved to the award phase with Dla Piper UK LLP recognised as the supplier on 27th November 2025. The total value of the award is £150,000, supporting operations across various regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for law firms with expertise in commercial law and experience in structuring complex legal arrangements. Businesses specialising in legal aspects related to communications and energy sectors could find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The open tender method provides a competitive landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises to engage, enhancing their business development prospects through association with a pivotal national regulatory body like Ofgem.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025-100 Legal Advice for DCC Handover

Notice Description

The Data Communication Company or Smart DCC Ltd ("DCC1") is the current holder of the Smart Meter Communication Licence ("SMC Licence"). DCC1 is the central communications body licensed to provide the communications, data transfer and management required to support smart metering in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for linking smart meters in homes and small business with the systems of energy suppliers, network operators and other companies. Ofgem therefore requires support from a law firm, to provide commercial law advisory support to assist in structuring the arrangements that underpin the handover of the SMC Licence to DCC2 (the "Handover Workstream").

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07357038-9dba-494d-9bc6-ee528cb421d6
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2028 2-3 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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