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title: "Legal Panel"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5fc8c875-a8a6-45a8-bd36-5620fa3e87aa"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
published: "2018-08-17"
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# Legal Panel

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fc8c875-a8a6-45a8-bd36-5620fa3e87aa

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is currently conducting an open tender process for a "Legal Panel" concerning the Thames Tideway Tunnel and Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers initiative. The procurement, which falls under the legal services category, aims to establish a framework agreement to be exclusively used by Ofwat. The procurement period commenced with the publication of the notice on 17th August 2018, with a submission deadline set for 10th September 2018. The selected agreements will span four years, starting from 1st November 2018, with a total estimated value of £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in regulatory matters and public procurement. Companies that specialise in environmental law, utility regulations, or have experience with framework agreements would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender process could lead to a long-term partnership with Ofwat, bolstering business growth within the public sector legal landscape.

## Notice

Legal Panel in relation to the Thames Tideway Tunnel and Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers initiativeThe procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement for use by Ofwat only. It is anticipated that one (1)panel agreement will be awarded for Lot 1 - Thames Tideway Tunnel and up to 4 for Lot 2 - Ofwat's Direct Procurement for Customers initiative.This procurement relates to the legal services which are listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) 2015 as a specific service. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime ('LTR') is therefore subject to limited regulation and will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 PCR 2015.Any Agreement will be for a period of four (4) years in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1fa08f-1f04-40dc-a676-979f794ac9af |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1fa08f-1f04-40dc-a676-979f794ac9af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1fa08f-1f04-40dc-a676-979f794ac9af
  17th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG155229
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

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