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title: "2025-053 Legal Support for RIIO-ET3 ITA"
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# 2025-053 Legal Support for RIIO-ET3 ITA

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39cd864d-460f-4752-aec4-e0d39f6c97c7

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## Summary

Ofgem, a regulatory authority located in London, has completed an open procurement process titled "2025-053 Legal Support for RIIO-ET3 ITA," classified under the legal services category. This procurement process, designed to secure legal consultancy services related to the RIIO-ET3 framework, covers a wide geographical area including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The tender, with an estimated value of £100,000, commenced on 4th September 2025 and is expected to conclude by 3rd September 2026. Sharpe Pritchard LLP, based in London, has been awarded the contract following a competitive open procedure, with the award officially published on 5th September 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial growth prospects for businesses within the legal advisory sector, particularly those experienced in public policy and regulatory frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in complex legal policy development and risk management may find this type of contract beneficial due to Ofgem's preference for SMEs in their procurement criteria. The expansive nature of the service locations indicates a broader reach, providing further business development opportunities for firms looking to broaden their geographic footprint.

## Notice

Ofgem require the services of a supplier in order to provide Ofgem with legal services consultancy support in relation to the contractual arrangements between Ofgem and the RIIO-ET3 (Revenue = Incentives + Innovation + Outputs-Electricity Transmission 3) Independent Technical Adviser (ITA) and advice in relation to the legal risk arising from some of the complex aspects of policy development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d01d4e-aaa3-4137-9f0c-5a62f375513b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2025 - 3 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARPE PRITCHARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d01d4e-aaa3-4137-9f0c-5a62f375513b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58d01d4e-aaa3-4137-9f0c-5a62f375513b
  5th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP170229
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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