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Interim Projects Lawyer - Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC)

O F W A T

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05 Oct 2022 at 19:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization for this procurement process is O F W A T, based in Birmingham, England. The title of the tender is "Interim Projects Lawyer - Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC)" in the industry category of services. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a contract value of £90,000 in GBP. The procurement method used is a limited competitive quotation below threshold. The tender period ended on December 15, 2021, and the contract period is from December 20, 2021, to December 1, 2022.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies providing legal services in the field of personnel supply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses offering legal advice, project finance solutions, and commercial contract services could benefit from this procurement process. The location of the service delivery is in London, making it attractive for businesses operating in or looking to expand into that region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Projects Lawyer - Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC)

Notice Description

Providing legal services to the DPC team on DPC projects and to assist in developing the wider framework for the delivery of these and future projects. In addition, some ad-hoc support for the Regulators Alliance for the Progression of Infrastructure Development (RAPID) team, in particular around the commercial arrangements attaching to the emerging policy framework for delivering RAPID projects. DPC * Reviewing the draft Project Agreements between the Appointee (water and sewerage undertakers appointed under the Water Industry Act 1991) and the CAP on the three current projects * Advising on legal issues that arise in relation to the three current projects, working alongside internal regulatory lawyers * Advising on the development of a standard approach to future contracts, to assist Appointees, bidders and Ofwat. * Advising our DPC and PR24 teams on the developing framework for DPC, particularly in relation to commercial or project finance issues. RAPID * Ad-hoc support for the RAPID team lawyers in relation to commercial / project issues as required. The services do not include the provision of any reserved legal services. The services will be provided for two days each week. The usual days on which services will be provided are Wednesday and Thursday. These days may be varied with the agreement of the contract manager. The services may, from time to time, be provided for additional time subject to the agreement of the contract manager.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78ef712f-86d4-4e19-b4a4-4b73661ee581
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319d30a5-5101-43dc-8101-027efe278b7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2022 - 1 Dec 2022 6-12 months
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
Lena Cluxton
Contact Email
lena.cluxton@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 644 7534

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFORMATION WITHHELD AS IT CONTAINS PERSONAL DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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