Planning

Legal panel to support its work in relation to both the Thames Tideway Tunnel and large-scale enhancement projects procured by water companies under Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers Initiative

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

27 Jul 2018 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is seeking a legal panel to support its activities related to the Thames Tideway Tunnel and large-scale enhancement projects under Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers Initiative. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, will run for four years starting from 3 October 2018, with an expected budget of £1,019,000 across multiple fiscal periods. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which suggests that all interested parties may participate. Key dates include a future notice expected on 3 September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in public contracts, particularly those offering services classified under the legal services category. Companies well-suited for this procurement are those that can demonstrate experience in working with regulatory bodies and possess expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects. Engaging in this opportunity could help businesses expand their portfolio and establish a strong partnership with the WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY.

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Notice Title

Legal panel to support its work in relation to both the Thames Tideway Tunnel and large-scale enhancement projects procured by water companies under Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers Initiative

Notice Description

Ofwat is looking to develop a legal panel to support its work in relation to Thames Tideway Tunnel and Large-scale enhancement projects procured by water companies under Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers Initiative. The Legal Panel will run for a period of four (4) years. For more information on either of our work streams, please see the summary of the project as attached and see the provided web links below. Additional information: This procurement will relate to legal services which are listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) 2015 as a specific service. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Tough Regime ('LTR') is therefore subject to limited regulation and will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 PCR 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-746cedf6-1a8e-4580-92ea-ddbc9ce9098f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a5473c-408f-42b3-ad6a-c602baedc869
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2018 - 2 Oct 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Erica Williams
Contact Email
erica.williams@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 644 7717

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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