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title: "Legal Services Framework Agreement"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
published: "2019-12-05"
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# Legal Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdd94050-8f14-46f8-b581-b8ee6e07de6d

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking legal services through a Framework Agreement titled "Legal Services Framework Agreement," which encompasses a range of legal areas including construction, environmental law, and corporate tax among others. This tender, classified under the CPV code for legal services (79100000), was published on 13th September 2019 and has a total value of £250,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 23rd October 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 18th November 2019 and will run until 17th November 2023. The services will primarily be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for law firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in various legal disciplines pertinent to the construction and renewable energy sectors. Businesses adept in areas such as corporate law, environmental regulations, and project financing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the potential for co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) may further enhance the prospects for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Legal Services required under this Framework Agreement include but shall not be limited to the following: * Construction & Engineering * Capital Projects * Property * Environmental * Planning and consenting * Corporate Tax * International (EU) Law * Commercial Contracts * Employment Issues * Pensions * Intellectual Property * Other Commercial Matters * State Aid & Public Procurement * Due Diligence * General Corporate Support Additional information: Contract awards made under the terms of this Legal Services Framework Agreement, may be co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ec5bc8-4bf9-4f97-8955-703064929e48 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2019 - 3 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BURGES SALMON; DLA PIPER; SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN; TLT SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2019 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ec5bc8-4bf9-4f97-8955-703064929e48
- 13 Sep 2019 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d16cbaa-63b7-4fe4-a91a-5be2791ea17e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ec5bc8-4bf9-4f97-8955-703064929e48
  5th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d16cbaa-63b7-4fe4-a91a-5be2791ea17e
  13th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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