Planning

British Coal Health Claims - Legal Advice and Claims Handling Service

THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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Planning

22 Jul 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is initiating a tender for the procurement of a legal advice and claims handling service related to British Coal Health Claims. This process is currently in the planning stage and is focused on providing essential services in the legal sector, specifically under the category of legal services. The project is based in London, UK, and key dates include a deadline for submitting completed questionnaires by 12:00 on 6 August 2021, with a future notice date set for 1 February 2022. BEIS is responsible for the liabilities of the former British Coal Corporation and seeks a service provider to manage cases and claims for compensation connected with industrial diseases.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms and service providers specialising in personal injury claims and group litigations, particularly those experienced in handling complex cases related to industrial diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in claims management, compliance with legal frameworks such as the Coal Industry Act 1994, and a capability to navigate the legal services panel framework agreement may find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. Participation in this procurement process may allow businesses to establish ongoing relationships with BEIS and contribute to important social justice initiatives.

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Notice Title

British Coal Health Claims - Legal Advice and Claims Handling Service

Notice Description

BEIS is responsible for the liabilities of the former British Coal Corporation (BCC) under the Coal Industry Act 1994 and are looking to procure a service provider who can manage group litigations, individual case litigation and claims for compensation, including the Coal Industry Pneumoconiosis Scheme, against BEIS, on behalf of the former BCC

Lot Information

Lot 1

BEIS is responsible for the liabilities of the former British Coal Corporation under the Coal Industry Act 1994. BEIS requires a service provider to manage group litigation, individual case litigation and claims for compensation against BEIS, on behalf of the former BCC. These are personal injury claims in relation to industrial diseases or injuries such as Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural plaques (in Scotland), pleural thickening, lung cancer, skin cancers, vibration white finger and deafness. In addition the service provider will be required to manage the Coal Industry Pneumoconiosis Compensation Scheme (CIPCS). BEIS are looking at all potential procurement routes including competition under the new CCS RM6179: Legal Services Panel framework agreement. Additional information: In order to assist with obtaining a clear understanding of the market, BEIS would like to ask prospective suppliers to complete a questionnaire, accessed via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ . Please ensure all completed questionnaires are completed and returned, via the Delta Procurement Portal, by 12:00 06 August 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cb1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017324-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lowriann.willis@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072152967

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

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