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title: "Legal support to the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone Scheme"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Legal support to the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone Scheme

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90b82913-81d8-46c9-9409-4835b07e365a

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for legal support services concerning the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone (ZEZ) Scheme to BDB PITMANS LLP. This procurement falls under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract involves multiple key stages and deliverables, including the preparation of draft ZEZ Scheme Orders, public consultations, and the finalisation of necessary legal documents. The contract period spans from 12th August 2024 to 6th August 2027, with important stages such as the first draft ZEZ Scheme Order due by early July 2024 and the final scheme order completion by December 2025.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in legal consultancy and legislative drafting to engage with environmentally focused projects. Firms with experience in providing ad hoc legal advice, particularly within the public sector and sustainability initiatives, would be particularly well-suited for such contracts. Organisations looking to expand their portfolio in public sector consulting and environmental law can leverage projects like these to enhance their reputation and expertise in significant municipal infrastructure and policy initiatives.

## Notice

The Supplier shall provide advice, support and drafting as the Customer may require in relation to the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone Schemes as follows: The Supplier will provide services for each of these schemes as itemised below: Oxford Zero Emission Zone: Preparation of charging order for the wider Oxford zero emission zone (ZEZ) scheme. We assume this will be very similar to and based on the charging order that BDB Pitmans prepared for the ZEZ pilot scheme. The Customer expects this will involve the following stages: i. 1st draft ZEZ Scheme Order ready by early July 2024 in readiness for public consultation in September 2024 ii. 2nd draft ZEZ Scheme Order for Cabinet decision programmed for early May 2025. This will be required if there are any changes from the published Scheme Order for consultation. iii. Further drafting of the order following a Cabinet decision in July 2025 to pro-ceed leading to the final scheme order to be completed and sealed in Decem-ber 2025. This will be in readiness for launch of the ZEZ's back-office system to receive and process applications for discounts and exemptions from Late 2025 and the scheme to be launched for on-street operation and enforcement from Early 2026. Provision of ad hoc advice Provision of ad hoc advice, for example: * Advice to inform scheme design pre- and post-consultation including exemptions and discounts * Review of main consultation materials and consultation questionnaire * Allow for further unspecified ah hoc services as indicated within the pricing schedule

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16db7151-c062-4c9a-830b-5bd2ef87b24d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 6 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,916 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BDB PITMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16db7151-c062-4c9a-830b-5bd2ef87b24d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16db7151-c062-4c9a-830b-5bd2ef87b24d
  14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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