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25 Jun 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations - Suitably Qualified Person" contract was initiated by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, located in London, United Kingdom. This contract pertained to the provision of services to solve a dispute involving an electricity Distribution Network Operator and customers. The process was concluded with the contract awarded to Gutteridge Haskins & Davey Ltd. The procurement used a direct method, below the threshold without competition, and described under the legal framework 2023/54. The contract period spanned from 22nd June 2026 to 27th July 2026, with a total value of £36,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that provide specialised services within the energy sector. Particularly, organisations with expertise in legal advisory services and dispute resolution would find this contract advantageous. Large companies with capabilities to engage in public sector contracts, especially those who can deliver such services promptly and effectively, would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The successful delivery of this contract enhances the business's profile, potentially opening doors to subsequent public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations - Suitably Qualified Person

Notice Description

This contract is for provision of a suitably qualified person to resolve a dispute between an electricity Distribution Network Operator and two customers. The service will run for 5 weeks at a total cost of PS30,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcf0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059788-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 27 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENERGY SECURITY & NET ZERO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
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
1
Supplier Name

GUTTERIDGE HASKINS & DAVEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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