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title: "WP006 DPC HARP Legal Advice"
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# WP006 DPC HARP Legal Advice

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3daac445-8a4b-447b-b995-2e4344594ef3

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## Summary

The buying organisation, O F W A T, has awarded a contract for legal services under the title "WP006 DPC HARP Legal Advice". The procurement process, conducted by United Utilities for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme, had a contract value of £120,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 9th November 2022 to 26th February 2025. The procurement stage was at the award phase, with the tender closing on 30th June 2022 at 5:00 PM.

This tender opportunity for legal advice from O F W A T can benefit businesses seeking to provide legal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete, as the procurement process specified their suitability. Businesses in the legal services industry, especially those experienced in advising on regulatory matters, would find this tender well-suited for business growth and development. The contract period offers a multi-year opportunity for the selected supplier, Ashurst LLP, to engage in legal advisory services for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme.

## Notice

Advise Ofwat during the procurement process being conducted by United Utilities for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd2aa03e-b775-43ff-bff2-3e687fbf9c7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2022 - 26 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2022 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd2aa03e-b775-43ff-bff2-3e687fbf9c7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd2aa03e-b775-43ff-bff2-3e687fbf9c7d
  21st November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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