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CCUS Development: Legal Advisory Support

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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22 Jun 2020 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is led by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in the UK, focusing on the title "CCUS Development: Legal Advisory Support." This contract falls under the legal advisory services sector and has an estimated value of £4.6 million. The procurement is currently complete, with the tender awarded to Ashurst LLP. The contract commenced on 29th May 2020 and is set to conclude on 30th May 2022. This was initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period officially closing on 9th March 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory and representation services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the focus on carbon capture, usage, and storage, firms with expertise in environmental law, regulatory compliance, or similar legal frameworks would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this process allows businesses to contribute to innovative solutions in the UK’s transition to greener technologies, thereby supporting sustainable growth in this emerging industry.

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Notice Title

CCUS Development: Legal Advisory Support

Notice Description

BEIS has appointed legal advisers to support a programme to develop carbon, capture, usage and storage capability ("CCUS") in the UK. This will include: - Support overarching design of CCUS business models and the work programme to enable deployment during the 2020s and beyond. - Advisory and drafting support to work up legal structures to establish the CCUS business models. - Advisory support on legal issues associated with any commercial engagement with CCUS projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2d23266-d418-4cfd-81d1-dd8d1c746a61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cab125f-7830-47b8-88c4-67aff0306c8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 May 2020 - 30 May 2022 2-3 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
Kate Smith
Contact Email
kate.smith@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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