--- title: "British Coal Health Claims - Legal Advice and Claims Handling Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cb1a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cb1a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cb1a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cb1a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)" published: "2021-07-22" --- # British Coal Health Claims - Legal Advice and Claims Handling Service Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cb1a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cb1a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cb1a.json) ## Summary The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is initiating a tender for the procurement of a legal advice and claims handling service related to British Coal Health Claims. This process is currently in the planning stage and is focused on providing essential services in the legal sector, specifically under the category of legal services. The project is based in London, UK, and key dates include a deadline for submitting completed questionnaires by 12:00 on 6 August 2021, with a future notice date set for 1 February 2022. BEIS is responsible for the liabilities of the former British Coal Corporation and seeks a service provider to manage cases and claims for compensation connected with industrial diseases. This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms and service providers specialising in personal injury claims and group litigations, particularly those experienced in handling complex cases related to industrial diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in claims management, compliance with legal frameworks such as the Coal Industry Act 1994, and a capability to navigate the legal services panel framework agreement may find this tender particularly beneficial for growth. Participation in this procurement process may allow businesses to establish ongoing relationships with BEIS and contribute to important social justice initiatives. ## Notice BEIS is responsible for the liabilities of the former British Coal Corporation (BCC) under the Coal Industry Act 1994 and are looking to procure a service provider who can manage group litigations, individual case litigation and claims for compensation, including the Coal Industry Pneumoconiosis Scheme, against BEIS, on behalf of the former BCC ### Lot Information Lot 1 BEIS is responsible for the liabilities of the former British Coal Corporation under the Coal Industry Act 1994. BEIS requires a service provider to manage group litigation, individual case litigation and claims for compensation against BEIS, on behalf of the former BCC. These are personal injury claims in relation to industrial diseases or injuries such as Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural plaques (in Scotland), pleural thickening, lung cancer, skin cancers, vibration white finger and deafness. In addition the service provider will be required to manage the Coal Industry Pneumoconiosis Compensation Scheme (CIPCS). BEIS are looking at all potential procurement routes including competition under the new CCS RM6179: Legal Services Panel framework agreement. Additional information: In order to assist with obtaining a clear understanding of the market, BEIS would like to ask prospective suppliers to complete a questionnaire, accessed via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ . Please ensure all completed questionnaires are completed and returned, via the Delta Procurement Portal, by 12:00 06 August 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017324-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0ET | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2021 at 11:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017324-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/YFR59294V3 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Legal-services./YFR59294V3 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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