2026-024 Legal Support for Financial and Insolvency Matters

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Description

Following the introduction of the Financial Resilience Principles, Ofgem has been required to assess complex corporate and financial structures of energy suppliers.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

This requirement has become even more significant following the introduction of standard licence conditions on 31 March 2025, which oblige suppliers to satisfy both the Capital Floor and Capital Target. Ofgem therefore requires support from a supplier for short-term legal support services to augment the internal legal team, with a primary focus on delivering specialist technical legal advice in areas where the internal team may lack expertise. This support will be particularly directed towards advising on complex financial legal matters concerning a supplier's position. Ofgem will also require legal advice in respect of the practical applicability of enforcement of the Financial Resilience Principles (e.g., dealing with conflicting interpretations of definitions and interpretative analysis). It may also be necessary for this advice to address strategies for handling risks related to possible supplier insolvency. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR171228