--- title: "Legal Support in relation to procurement of a Strategic Partner to transform Support Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1837f7c-aa83-41bf-a179-1b1831b4d9e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1837f7c-aa83-41bf-a179-1b1831b4d9e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1837f7c-aa83-41bf-a179-1b1831b4d9e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1837f7c-aa83-41bf-a179-1b1831b4d9e2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY" published: "2017-08-30" --- # Legal Support in relation to procurement of a Strategic Partner to transform Support Services Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1837f7c-aa83-41bf-a179-1b1831b4d9e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1837f7c-aa83-41bf-a179-1b1831b4d9e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1837f7c-aa83-41bf-a179-1b1831b4d9e2.json) ## Summary The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is seeking legal support for the procurement of a Strategic Partner to transform Support Services, with the tender titled "Legal Support in relation to procurement of a Strategic Partner to transform Support Services." This procurement, classified under the industry category of legal services (CPV code: 79100000), is focused on providing both legal and commercial advice to ensure optimal outcomes for Ofwat. The process is complete and has passed through the tender stage, with key dates including the contract period running from 26th June 2017 to 25th March 2018, and a total awarded value of £97,700 to the supplier, Pinsent Masons LLP. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with expertise in complex procurement processes. Firms with experience in supporting public sector frameworks, especially in the area of Support Services through in-sourcing models, would be particularly well-suited to engage. The requirements underscore a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making this a viable opportunity for eligible legal firms seeking to expand their client base within the public procurement landscape. ## Notice Ofwat is seeking to recruit legal advisors for the procurement of the Strategic Partner. Ofwat expects the legal advisor to provide both legal and commercial advice to assist Ofwat in striking the best possible deal it can. The specific advice and legal services Ofwat requires includes: * Advice on the procurement approach and the draft timetable. * Draft or comment on key documents. * Lead on the contract drafting. * Provide support throughout the procurement process. Ofwat is seeking a Solicitor with experience of supporting complex procurements. Preferably, we are seeking experience in procuring frameworks in Support Services and ideally through an In Source model. Ofwat is looking for a Solicitor with significant experience of acting for the buyer in complex procurements. It is envisaged that the Solicitor will be able to provide a team of lawyers with junior and senior experience to ensure that work is undertaken cost effectively at an appropriate level. Additional information: Please note that PROC.01.0560 has already been used and this procurement should have used PROC.01.0561 in all documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f4c7cb-f5ae-4cc6-a7a5-dd0506d0e5c8 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jun 2017 | | Contract period | 25 Jun 2017 - 25 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £97,700 | | 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 | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY | | 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), TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 30 Aug 2017 at 14:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f4c7cb-f5ae-4cc6-a7a5-dd0506d0e5c8 - 30 Aug 2017 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f4c7cb-f5ae-4cc6-a7a5-dd0506d0e5c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f4c7cb-f5ae-4cc6-a7a5-dd0506d0e5c8 30th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f6d09e2-3c92-4c1a-a8b9-fef6c700b9c9 Contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.ofwat.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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