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Project Legal Support

O F W A T

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06 Oct 2025 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Project Legal Support" has been completed by O F W A T, the Water Services Regulation Authority in Birmingham, England. The contract, classified under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000), was executed using a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The initial tender process concluded on 28th September 2024, with the contract scheduled to commence on 28th October 2024 and terminate on 31st March 2026. The award, announced on 16th October 2024, will provide services within the postal code area B5 4UA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, to engage with public sector clients like O F W A T. Although the procurement process is complete, it illustrates the potential demand for legal expertise in regulatory environments. SMEs positioned to offer specialised legal support services may find similar opportunities valuable for portfolio expansion and establishing themselves as trusted partners in regulated industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Legal Support

Notice Description

Project Legal Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6317fe36-a47e-4b77-94e5-7258dad6b687
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eff7a5c1-c6b1-43b8-bd69-12f0c5293db4
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIS IS AN INDIVIDUALS NAME AND IS EXEMPT FROM PUBLICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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