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Legal Support Excluding SoLR Court Applications

OFGEM

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25 Nov 2021 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Ofgem, located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, who has awarded a contract titled "Legal Support Excluding SoLR Court Applications." This contract, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), has a total value of £440,000 and runs from 19 October 2021 to 18 April 2022. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, and the award was officially announced on 26 October 2021, with the contract period having already commenced. The tender was completed as of 1 January 2021.

This legal support opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in energy regulation and commercial law. The open nature of the procurement allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, especially law firms that can offer innovative legal solutions in the context of the Energy Act. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks, especially related to supplier issues, will find this contract particularly accessible for growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support Excluding SoLR Court Applications

Notice Description

To advise on and provide legal input into the process for seeking the court's appointment of a special administrator pursuant to section 156 of the Energy Act 2004 (as applied to ESC administration by section 96 of the Energy Act 2011). The external legal team will also be required to advise on commercial solutions presented by failing suppliers and their investors. The team may also be asked to provide support for SoLR processes, including liaising with failing suppliers' professional advisers, working with counsel and advising policy colleagues

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f83d4fb1-67e4-425a-be38-4f6ed186cfff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdee48f0-f755-42ec-be3f-aa19f803d000
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2021 - 18 Apr 2022 6-12 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
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

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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