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title: "Appointment of Panel Firm - Decision on Connections Reform Package (TM04)"
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# Appointment of Panel Firm - Decision on Connections Reform Package (TM04)

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7b58eb8-38ea-4833-bc5b-3aa7a086112c

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## Summary

Ofgem, located in London, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for appointing a panel firm to support its legal team in relation to potential legal challenges stemming from the Connections Reform Package (TM04). The procurement falls under the legal services category with the contract awarded to Mills & Reeve LLP. The open procedure method was utilised, and the process was concluded with an active award on 8th August 2025. The contract spans from 8th August 2025 to 7th August 2029, involving a total estimated value of £2,200,000. This opportunity covers services in areas including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and parts of Europe.

This procurement offers significant business growth prospects, particularly for legal firms specialising in litigation support, legal advisory, and representation services. The contract has been secured by Mills & Reeve LLP; however, businesses in the legal services sector can explore future tender opportunities from Ofgem, especially those capable of handling complex litigation and advisory work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise could also consider aligning their capabilities for similar opportunities in this sector to effectively compete in such high-value contracts.

## Notice

Ofgem is seeking to instruct a team of solicitors to support our legal team and external counsel in relation to litigation and advice support on potential legal challenges on its recent TMO4+ Connections Reform decisions. The key tasks Ofgem will require from the supplier will be for litigation support and advisory, as required and instructed at Ofgem's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c1bd5b-cdfe-49a6-842f-e3269bb4cb95 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,200,000 |
| 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 | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c1bd5b-cdfe-49a6-842f-e3269bb4cb95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c1bd5b-cdfe-49a6-842f-e3269bb4cb95
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP170307
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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