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Legal Advice and Support on the update of Ofwat's Standard Terms and Conditions and the application of new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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25 Jun 2018 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is seeking legal advice and support for updating its Standard Terms and Conditions and ensuring compliance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the tender titled "Legal Advice and Support on the update of Ofwat's Standard Terms and Conditions and the application of new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)". The contract is located in Birmingham, England, and the procurement method used was selective through a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 2 March 2018, with the contract period starting on 6 March 2018 and concluding on 25 May 2018. The total awarded amount for this contract is £15,000, with a stipulation of capped spend for the remainder of the contract subject to internal approval.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms specialising in contract and data protection law, particularly those offering legal services related to GDPR compliance. Businesses that are able to demonstrate experience in the regulatory aspects of the water services sector or similar industries would be particularly well-positioned to compete. As Ofwat aims to build internal procurement and legal expertise, firms that can provide ongoing support and tailored advice may find this as a potential avenue for long-term engagement and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advice and Support on the update of Ofwat's Standard Terms and Conditions and the application of new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Notice Description

Ofwat requires contract and data protection law advice which: * must be available as and when required; * be delivered by suitably skilled and experienced legal advisers; * offers best value for money; and * enables the development of in-house procurement and legal expertise. Scope of Requirement The scope of legal advice and services comprises:- Task 1: Review of three sets of standard terms and conditions, which Ofwat uses when contracting with third parties, updating each set to ensure that it complies with all legal developments (including but not limited to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)) and also that it is proportionate to the intended use and, where applicable, to highlight any significant respects in which it diverges from standard CCS conditions. This work is subject to a fixed fee and is to be delivered by 31 March 2018. Task 2: Updating for compliance with data protection law to reflect the changes brought in by GDPR the 12 contracts identified by Ofwat as involving any significant degree of processing of personal data. This work is to be delivered by 31 March 2018. Task 3: Providing ad hoc advice to Ofwat on discrete questions and matters relating to GDPR compliance, as and when required by Ofwat within reasonable timescales. The first two hours of this advice will be provided free under the provisions of the Framework Agreement and will thereafter be provided at the rates set out at Table 2. In relation to the requirement that the Supplier provides 2 hours of free advice, we confirm that this will apply with respect to each new matter arising under the Order.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7463eb1-92d8-468a-8452-318763cf26a4
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2018 - 25 May 2018 1-6 months
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
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

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