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Appointment of Panel Firm - Decision on Connections Reform Package (TM04)

OFGEM

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26 Sep 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem, located in London, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for appointing a panel firm to support its legal team in relation to potential legal challenges stemming from the Connections Reform Package (TM04). The procurement falls under the legal services category with the contract awarded to Mills & Reeve LLP. The open procedure method was utilised, and the process was concluded with an active award on 8th August 2025. The contract spans from 8th August 2025 to 7th August 2029, involving a total estimated value of £2,200,000. This opportunity covers services in areas including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and parts of Europe.

This procurement offers significant business growth prospects, particularly for legal firms specialising in litigation support, legal advisory, and representation services. The contract has been secured by Mills & Reeve LLP; however, businesses in the legal services sector can explore future tender opportunities from Ofgem, especially those capable of handling complex litigation and advisory work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise could also consider aligning their capabilities for similar opportunities in this sector to effectively compete in such high-value contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of Panel Firm - Decision on Connections Reform Package (TM04)

Notice Description

Ofgem is seeking to instruct a team of solicitors to support our legal team and external counsel in relation to litigation and advice support on potential legal challenges on its recent TMO4+ Connections Reform decisions. The key tasks Ofgem will require from the supplier will be for litigation support and advisory, as required and instructed at Ofgem's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7b58eb8-38ea-4833-bc5b-3aa7a086112c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c1bd5b-cdfe-49a6-842f-e3269bb4cb95
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 2029 4-5 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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