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Energy Supply Company Insolvency - Response

DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Energy Supply Company Insolvency - Response" was initiated by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, located in London, United Kingdom. Classified under the industry category of legal services, this tender falls under the services procurement category and is aimed specifically at providing legal support for the Special Administration Regime (SAR) for Bulb. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with contracts being actively held with several suppliers. The contract began on 25 January 2023 and will extend through 25 January 2027. It encompasses services delivered across the UK and follows a legal basis under the scheme CELEX, 32014L0024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in insolvency and restructuring legal services, particularly those positioned to assist with energy sector cases. Businesses that stand to benefit most include large-scale legal firms and consultancies such as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP, Teneo Financial Advisory Limited, and Deloitte LLP, who have been awarded contracts within this tender. Engaging in such procurement contracts can enhance business portfolios and provide substantial growth through leveraging expertise in managing complex insolvencies and restructuring scenarios within the energy market.

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Notice Title

Energy Supply Company Insolvency - Response

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Legal services for support for the SAR for Bulb

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058385
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046977-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2023 - 25 Jan 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mercedes.ekanem@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

DELOITTE

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

RSM UK RESTRUCTURING ADVISORY

TENEO FINANCIAL ADVISORY

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