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title: "Interim Projects Lawyer - Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC)"
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# Interim Projects Lawyer - Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC)

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78ef712f-86d4-4e19-b4a4-4b73661ee581

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## Summary

The buying organization for this procurement process is O F W A T, based in Birmingham, England. The title of the tender is "Interim Projects Lawyer - Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC)" in the industry category of services. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a contract value of £90,000 in GBP. The procurement method used is a limited competitive quotation below threshold. The tender period ended on December 15, 2021, and the contract period is from December 20, 2021, to December 1, 2022.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies providing legal services in the field of personnel supply. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Businesses offering legal advice, project finance solutions, and commercial contract services could benefit from this procurement process. The location of the service delivery is in London, making it attractive for businesses operating in or looking to expand into that region.

## Notice

Providing legal services to the DPC team on DPC projects and to assist in developing the wider framework for the delivery of these and future projects. In addition, some ad-hoc support for the Regulators Alliance for the Progression of Infrastructure Development (RAPID) team, in particular around the commercial arrangements attaching to the emerging policy framework for delivering RAPID projects. DPC * Reviewing the draft Project Agreements between the Appointee (water and sewerage undertakers appointed under the Water Industry Act 1991) and the CAP on the three current projects * Advising on legal issues that arise in relation to the three current projects, working alongside internal regulatory lawyers * Advising on the development of a standard approach to future contracts, to assist Appointees, bidders and Ofwat. * Advising our DPC and PR24 teams on the developing framework for DPC, particularly in relation to commercial or project finance issues. RAPID * Ad-hoc support for the RAPID team lawyers in relation to commercial / project issues as required. The services do not include the provision of any reserved legal services. The services will be provided for two days each week. The usual days on which services will be provided are Wednesday and Thursday. These days may be varied with the agreement of the contract manager. The services may, from time to time, be provided for additional time subject to the agreement of the contract manager.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319d30a5-5101-43dc-8101-027efe278b7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2022 - 1 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFORMATION WITHHELD AS IT CONTAINS PERSONAL DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2022 at 19:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319d30a5-5101-43dc-8101-027efe278b7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319d30a5-5101-43dc-8101-027efe278b7d
  5th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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