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title: "Expert Regulatory Legal Support for Hydrogen RAB"
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# Expert Regulatory Legal Support for Hydrogen RAB

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-752ca303-3447-4a22-9657-ae19cedfb6a7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Expert Regulatory Legal Support for Hydrogen RAB" was completed by Ofgem, a contracting authority based in London, England. The contract falls under the 'Legal services' industry category (CPV code: 79100000) and specifically involves legal advisory services. The tender had an open procedure procurement method with a tender period ending on January 1, 2023. The contract period ran from February 8, 2023, to March 31, 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for legal advisory firms with expertise in regulatory matters to support Ofgem in its strategic decisions regarding regime design for hydrogen projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in the energy sector could be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value was £50,000 in GBP.

## Notice

Ofgem is looking for legal advice in relation to: * Necessary powers and risks which the regulator will require - Licence issue - mechanic and interaction with BEIS - Modifications to licences during different phases *Interaction concerns - Using amendment to Gas Act approach and any obvious concerns with respect to other energy licences - Subsidies - GSP - Potential storage regime (RAB? Subsidies?) * Regime design and contagion - High level strategic concerns around direction of travel for regime, to advise steering economic advisor and Steering Board - Potential contagion risks for other energy and CCUS licensees

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53b7b7a-6a18-427a-8522-2dcc6451783f |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | SLAUGHTER AND MAY |

## 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

- 28 Feb 2023 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53b7b7a-6a18-427a-8522-2dcc6451783f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53b7b7a-6a18-427a-8522-2dcc6451783f
  28th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB166064
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## Notice URLs

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

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