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PS24125 - Authorisation conditions for heat networks

DESNZ

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded a selective procurement process for PS24125 - Authorisation Conditions for Heat Networks under the CCS RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1 Framework. This contract, awarded to TLT LLP, covers the drafting of essential authorisation conditions for entities authorised to operate under the Heat Networks (Market Framework and Revenue Support) Regulations. The procurement, valued at £154,807.11, pertains to the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. The contract commenced on 24th June 2024 and will end on 26th August 2024. The project involves joint efforts between DESNZ and Ofgem for the development of these authorisation conditions, providing services across various geographical locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for legal firms, particularly those experienced in regulatory services and consultancy. The project requires the successful supplier to draft authorisation conditions, produce explanatory memoranda, and engage in an iterative review process with DESNZ and Ofgem. The selective procurement method highlights the importance of expertise and suitability, making it an excellent opportunity for SMEs with relevant specialisation in legal and regulatory drafting. Firms that can provide thorough, detailed policy instruction interpretations and demonstrate robust drafting capabilities are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, paving the way for substantial business growth and potential future collaborations with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS24125 - Authorisation conditions for heat networks

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1 Framework. Brief Description of Requirement DESNZ are seeking the procurement of a legal firm to assist DESNZ and Ofgem in the drafting of these authorisation conditions, that will form an essential license for the entities authorised to carry out the activities detailed in the HNMFR. Although this procurement is solely being conducted by DESNZ, Ofgem are jointly and equally involved in the development of this workstream. We expect: - The successful supplier will be supplied with policy instructions to begin drafting authorisation conditions (listed below) on procurement, either in full or batches. - The successful supplier will produce explanatory memoranda to accompany the drafted authorisation conditions, which will form part of the same deliverable. This does not include supporting guidance documents. - The successful supplier will be given access to the HNMFR to support the drafting of conditions, and access to other content that is required to fulfil the requirements listed below. - An iterative process with review periods as conditions are being drafted, allowing DESNZ and Ofgem lawyers/colleagues to provide feedback that should be implemented into any drafted conditions. - There will be regular catchups between the successful suppliers drafters with relevant colleagues in DESNZ and Ofgem, to be determined at an appropriate interval (based off drafting milestones or week-based intervals). - There will be a final 'sign off' process, in which DESNZ and Ofgem lawyers would confirm if the requirements listed below have been met to a satisfactory extent.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6441cda-4a5d-4737-a570-6da6b5456d26
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,807 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,807 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2024 - 26 Aug 2024 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLT

Further Information

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