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title: "Bulb energy (SAR) Legal Services"
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# Bulb energy (SAR) Legal Services

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4654b1a-d825-401d-baf8-2d191b526ba6

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## Summary

DESNZ, a contracting authority based in London, England, has awarded a £1,100,000 contract to Hogan Lovells international LLP for the provision of legal services related to Bulb Energy's special administration. The contract, titled "Bulb energy (SAR) Legal Services," falls under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on June 21, 2024, and the contract period is from June 24, 2024, to December 24, 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for legal service providers, especially those experienced in supporting special administration cases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to consider competing for this contract. The contract's scope includes legal support for the special administration process, including court hearings and wind-down activities, presenting a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration within the legal services sector.

## Notice

Provision of legal services to DESNZ in respect of Bulb Energy's special administration (SAR) - including legal support in preparation for, and servicing of, the Bulb Energy (SAR) Court of Appeal hearing, along with any associated consequential issues arising from the hearing. In addition legal support will be required for 'business as usual' activities arising from the special administration and its wind down process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981a01b8-fcb6-476d-945c-20df1d62eaeb |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2024 - 24 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,100,000 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2024 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981a01b8-fcb6-476d-945c-20df1d62eaeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/981a01b8-fcb6-476d-945c-20df1d62eaeb
  25th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ada8435c-503f-46e4-8117-c8ed5ef7c4e0
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- https://beisgov.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/ESC/SharedDocuments/General/05.EnergyMarkets&Analysis/0.6.LiveProjects/Prj_3790-HoganLovellsDirectAward-BulbEnergy(SAR)LegalServices-CustomerSimon%2
  Redacted contract Document

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgov.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/ESC/Shared

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