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Legal Services Framework Agreement

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2019 at 10:40

Tender

13 Sep 2019 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking legal services through a Framework Agreement titled "Legal Services Framework Agreement," which encompasses a range of legal areas including construction, environmental law, and corporate tax among others. This tender, classified under the CPV code for legal services (79100000), was published on 13th September 2019 and has a total value of £250,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 23rd October 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 18th November 2019 and will run until 17th November 2023. The services will primarily be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for law firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in various legal disciplines pertinent to the construction and renewable energy sectors. Businesses adept in areas such as corporate law, environmental regulations, and project financing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the potential for co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) may further enhance the prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Legal Services required under this Framework Agreement include but shall not be limited to the following: * Construction & Engineering * Capital Projects * Property * Environmental * Planning and consenting * Corporate Tax * International (EU) Law * Commercial Contracts * Employment Issues * Pensions * Intellectual Property * Other Commercial Matters * State Aid & Public Procurement * Due Diligence * General Corporate Support Additional information: Contract awards made under the terms of this Legal Services Framework Agreement, may be co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdd94050-8f14-46f8-b581-b8ee6e07de6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ec5bc8-4bf9-4f97-8955-703064929e48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2019 - 3 Dec 2023 4-5 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
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BURGES SALMON

DLA PIPER

SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN

TLT SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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