Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c16-e7ec-70a4-881a-81eb3b9428e2/legal-support-in-relation-to-procurement-of-a-strategic-partner-to-transform-sup

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Legal Support in relation to procurement of a Strategic Partner to transform Support Services

[Water Services Regulation Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/water-services-regulation-authority)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

30 Aug 2017

Deadline

Closed

30 May 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Legal services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c1837f7c-aa83-41bf-a179-1b1831b4d9e2)

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