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Legal support to the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone Scheme

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Aug 2024 at 11:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for legal support services concerning the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone (ZEZ) Scheme to BDB PITMANS LLP. This procurement falls under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract involves multiple key stages and deliverables, including the preparation of draft ZEZ Scheme Orders, public consultations, and the finalisation of necessary legal documents. The contract period spans from 12th August 2024 to 6th August 2027, with important stages such as the first draft ZEZ Scheme Order due by early July 2024 and the final scheme order completion by December 2025.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in legal consultancy and legislative drafting to engage with environmentally focused projects. Firms with experience in providing ad hoc legal advice, particularly within the public sector and sustainability initiatives, would be particularly well-suited for such contracts. Organisations looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consulting and environmental law can leverage projects like these to enhance their reputation and expertise in significant municipal infrastructure and policy initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal support to the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone Scheme

Notice Description

The Supplier shall provide advice, support and drafting as the Customer may require in relation to the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone Schemes as follows: The Supplier will provide services for each of these schemes as itemised below: Oxford Zero Emission Zone: Preparation of charging order for the wider Oxford zero emission zone (ZEZ) scheme. We assume this will be very similar to and based on the charging order that BDB Pitmans prepared for the ZEZ pilot scheme. The Customer expects this will involve the following stages: i. 1st draft ZEZ Scheme Order ready by early July 2024 in readiness for public consultation in September 2024 ii. 2nd draft ZEZ Scheme Order for Cabinet decision programmed for early May 2025. This will be required if there are any changes from the published Scheme Order for consultation. iii. Further drafting of the order following a Cabinet decision in July 2025 to pro-ceed leading to the final scheme order to be completed and sealed in Decem-ber 2025. This will be in readiness for launch of the ZEZ's back-office system to receive and process applications for discounts and exemptions from Late 2025 and the scheme to be launched for on-street operation and enforcement from Early 2026. Provision of ad hoc advice Provision of ad hoc advice, for example: * Advice to inform scheme design pre- and post-consultation including exemptions and discounts * Review of main consultation materials and consultation questionnaire * Allow for further unspecified ah hoc services as indicated within the pricing schedule

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90b82913-81d8-46c9-9409-4835b07e365a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16db7151-c062-4c9a-830b-5bd2ef87b24d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,916 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 6 Aug 2027 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDB PITMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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