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title: "Legal Advice and Support on the update of Ofwat's Standard Terms and Conditions and the application of new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)"
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# Legal Advice and Support on the update of Ofwat's Standard Terms and Conditions and the application of new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd021a29-c5ad-4bbe-9ca1-adf32b068b3e

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## Summary

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is seeking legal advice and support for updating its Standard Terms and Conditions and ensuring compliance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the tender titled "Legal Advice and Support on the update of Ofwat's Standard Terms and Conditions and the application of new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)". The contract is located in Birmingham, England, and the procurement method used was selective through a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 2 March 2018, with the contract period starting on 6 March 2018 and concluding on 25 May 2018. The total awarded amount for this contract is £15,000, with a stipulation of capped spend for the remainder of the contract subject to internal approval.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms specialising in contract and data protection law, particularly those offering legal services related to GDPR compliance. Businesses that are able to demonstrate experience in the regulatory aspects of the water services sector or similar industries would be particularly well-positioned to compete. As Ofwat aims to build internal procurement and legal expertise, firms that can provide ongoing support and tailored advice may find this as a potential avenue for long-term engagement and growth.

## Notice

Ofwat requires contract and data protection law advice which: * must be available as and when required; * be delivered by suitably skilled and experienced legal advisers; * offers best value for money; and * enables the development of in-house procurement and legal expertise. Scope of Requirement The scope of legal advice and services comprises:- Task 1: Review of three sets of standard terms and conditions, which Ofwat uses when contracting with third parties, updating each set to ensure that it complies with all legal developments (including but not limited to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)) and also that it is proportionate to the intended use and, where applicable, to highlight any significant respects in which it diverges from standard CCS conditions. This work is subject to a fixed fee and is to be delivered by 31 March 2018. Task 2: Updating for compliance with data protection law to reflect the changes brought in by GDPR the 12 contracts identified by Ofwat as involving any significant degree of processing of personal data. This work is to be delivered by 31 March 2018. Task 3: Providing ad hoc advice to Ofwat on discrete questions and matters relating to GDPR compliance, as and when required by Ofwat within reasonable timescales. The first two hours of this advice will be provided free under the provisions of the Framework Agreement and will thereafter be provided at the rates set out at Table 2. In relation to the requirement that the Supplier provides 2 hours of free advice, we confirm that this will apply with respect to each new matter arising under the Order.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7463eb1-92d8-468a-8452-318763cf26a4 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2018 - 25 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2018 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7463eb1-92d8-468a-8452-318763cf26a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7463eb1-92d8-468a-8452-318763cf26a4
  25th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ofwat.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/rms/pr-cai/ESViNjZtN51LvWvU0nvMtyYBagjNc0HMsmG9aqZwwlxJ0w
  Contract

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