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Claims Facilitator Services for the Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has completed a procurement process for Claims Facilitator Services for the Group Litigation Order Compensation Scheme. The contract, now overseen by BEIS, involves facilitating compensation processes between BEIS and claimants, with a focus on alternative dispute resolution. The buying organisation, BEIS, based in London, United Kingdom, conducted this procurement using a selective method, with a contract value of £2,523,120. The tender period ended on 30th January 2023, and the contract period spans from 17th March 2023 to 30th September 2024.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for businesses specialising in legal services to engage with BEIS and contribute to the resolution of compensation claims. Companies experienced in alternative dispute resolution and with the capability to provide administrative support and IT infrastructure would be well-suited to compete in this selective procurement process. Considering the contract value and duration, organisations with expertise in legal, forensic accounting, and retail specialisms could find significant growth opportunities by participating in this procurement stage led by BEIS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Claims Facilitator Services for the Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme

Notice Description

*Update 25th January 2024. This contract now sits under the Department for Business and Trade following a Machinery of Government change in 2023. BEIS has appointed Claims Facilitators with Alternative Dispute Resolution skills to facilitate the compensation process between BEIS and Group Litigation Order claimants, encouraging both parties towards rapid and fair resolution of claims. The Supplier will need to provide supporting administrative staff and a method of uploading documents for BEIS and claimants, e.g. via an online portal. Suppliers are to provide their own IT equipment for the Claims Facilitators and administrative staff to operate on. The Supplier will be responsible for procuring the Independent Panel for the assessment of claims, comprising legal specialists, forensic accounting specialists and retail specialists. The Supplier will also be responsible for procuring a Reviewer (a retired judge or KC) for the appeals process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f0c03ff-f882-4d01-9381-79af1ac87bfc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e77d04b-f3d4-4333-9b09-4a897bd24836
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£2,523,120 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,523,120 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 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
DESNZ
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

Further Information

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