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Sizewell C Legal Services Contract

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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31 Mar 2023 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for legal services related to the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. The contract, titled "Sizewell C Legal Services Contract," has a value of £7,500,000 and was awarded to Linklaters LLP. The procurement method used was a Direct Award, and the contract period is from 1st March 2023 to 31st March 2024. The buying organisation, BEIS, is located in London (SW1H 0ET) and the procurement stage is marked as complete as of the award date of 6th March 2023.

This opportunity for legal services presents potential growth prospects for law firms or legal service providers specializing in energy and industrial sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract. Businesses interested in providing legal advice for project negotiations and discussions in the energy sector should consider this opportunity. The awarded contract signifies a significant opportunity to contribute to the delivery of the Sizewell C Project, thereby supporting business growth and development in legal services related to large energy projects.

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Notice Title

Sizewell C Legal Services Contract

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded this contract for the provision of Legal Services for The Sizewell C (SZC) Project, which requires legal services to enable the project's delivery. This involves providing advice and support in relation to ongoing discussions and negotiations with the SZC company and its shareholders in relation to the SZC project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac9c6e71-605a-4360-a5a4-5b24c0628cf8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bcb399f-4123-4def-af6a-c4e5115fb36b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - 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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKLATERS

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