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Energy Retail Markets Legal Advice and Services

DESNZ

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12 Feb 2025 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract titled "Energy Retail Markets Legal Advice and Services" under the industry category of Legal services (CPV: 79100000). The procurement process was completed with a call-off from a framework agreement method, specifically targeted towards SMEs. The contract covers a wide range of regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 22nd November 2024, and the contract period spanning from 10th January 2025 to 10th January 2026. The total contract value is £1,750,000. The appointed suppliers are Sharpe Pritchard LLP and Mills & Reeve LLP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in handling financial difficulties, insolvencies, and government response mechanisms in the energy sector. The requirement for rapid and efficient legal support in crisis situations, such as the establishment of a Special Administration Regime (SAR), opens avenues for businesses capable of providing prompt, high-quality legal advice. The contract's suitability criteria favour SMEs, thereby supporting smaller firms with the expertise to compete and thrive in the competitive legal landscape of the energy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Energy Retail Markets Legal Advice and Services

Notice Description

Provision of legal advice in relation to electricity and gas supplier financial difficulties, insolvencies and subsequent government response which may include, but not be limited to: the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) process, requirements for a Special Administration Regime (SAR) and wider considerations related to supplier failure and market stability. In the case of a SAR, this would need to be established very quickly, and short notice legal work would be required ahead of the actual initiation of a SAR. Any delay accessing legal support under such circumstances risks a disorderly exit from the market, risking the continued supply of energy to customers, and having wider repercussions on retail and wholesale markets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3e7022e-82e0-4042-a47e-4aa70c787672
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586cdaee-d7ed-43ee-ab82-f2ef35080f84
Current Stage
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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
SME
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
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2025 - 10 Jan 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MILLS & REEVE

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

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