2025-100 Legal Advice for DCC Handover
Ofgem · awarded 27 November 2025
Who
| Buyer | Ofgem London |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
Dla Piper Uk Llp |
| Category | services |
| Classification | Legal advisory services CPV 79111000 |
| Notice published | 4 December 2025 |
What it is for
The Data Communication Company or Smart DCC Ltd ("DCC1") is the current holder of the Smart Meter Communication Licence ("SMC Licence"). DCC1 is the central communications body licensed to provide the communications, data transfer and management required to support smart metering in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for linking smart meters in homes and small business with the systems of energy suppliers, network operators and other companies. Ofgem therefore requires support from a law firm, to provide commercial law advisory support to assist in structuring the arrangements that underpin the handover of the SMC Licence to DCC2 (the "Handover Workstream").
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