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title: "Legal Support Services RM 6179"
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# Legal Support Services RM 6179

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46f2e5a1-dbc3-4403-8edc-9df696341b71

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Legal Support Services RM 6179" has been conducted by O F W A T, a key water regulatory authority based in Birmingham, England. This process falls under the 'Legal services' category with a focus on providing comprehensive legal support across four specialist areas including price review, major projects, corporate and operational work, and financial and complex projects. The selective procurement method was employed, specifically utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. Key deadlines in the process included the tender period ending on 13th December 2023, with contracts commencing on 15th December 2023 and running until 30th November 2027. The awarded contracts have a collective potential value of £9,000,000, involving multiple regions in the UK, namely England and Wales.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the legal sector, especially those specialising in corporate, financial, and complex project advisory. It offers substantial growth potential for large legal firms, as evidenced by top-tier firms like Ashurst LLP, DAC Beachcroft LLP, Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, and others being involved as suppliers. The project's duration and the nature of services required offer long-term strategic engagements, fostering substantial collaboration and development within the UK's legal landscape. It is, however, noted that the framework includes suitability for SMEs, presenting opportunities also for smaller legal entities seeking to expand their portfolio and reputation by participating in large-scale government projects.

## Notice

Provision of responsive solutions to meet our varying requirements in legal services. Our requirements have been broken down into 4 specialist areas. Specialist Area 1 - PR24 (Legal advice in relation to our 2024 price review (PR24) and any subsequent reference(s) to the Competition and Markets Authority) Specialist Area 2 - Major Projects (Legal advice in relation to Major Projects, including the Thames Tideway Tunnel) Specialist Area 3 - Corporate (Legal advice in relation to Ofwat's Corporate/Operational work including on procurement; employment; data and information; and property) Specialist Area 4 - Financial and Complex Projects (Financial and Complex Projects - including in relation to major projects and companies' financial resilience)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1c40bb-6716-4185-91ee-3bbe5f08b146 |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ASHURST; DAC BEACHCROFT; DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST; DLA PIPER; GOWLING WLG (UK; SHARPE PRITCHARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1c40bb-6716-4185-91ee-3bbe5f08b146

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc1c40bb-6716-4185-91ee-3bbe5f08b146
  25th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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