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Research into Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs)

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is seeking research into the role of Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs) in the water and wastewater retail markets. This procurement process is classified under business and management consultancy services and is at the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 23 February 2018. The selected contractor, Europe Economics, will undertake work from 26 February to 31 March 2018, with the tender period concluding on 16 February 2018. The services will be delivered in locations including the West Midlands and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those focused on market analysis and customer engagement strategies, to enhance their business reach. Firms experienced in working with regulatory structures or improving market competition would be particularly suited to engage in this process, as the WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY aims to explore how TPIs can be better leveraged to facilitate consumer engagement and market navigation. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this an ideal opportunity to build partnerships and demonstrate their capabilities in a competitive market environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs)

Notice Description

TPIs play a key role in many competitive markets and we believe they have significant potential benefits to bring to water and wastewater retail markets, especially through encouraging and facilitating competition. We want to enable TPIs to be a strong and positive driver of effective market engagement and competition, while at the same time supporting our objective of customers having trust and confidence in the market. We therefore want the successful Contractor to consider how we can unlock the benefits that TPIs can bring to water customers. For example, our market monitoring suggests that customers who are searching the market find it difficult to compare provider. So we want the Contractor to consider how active customers can use TPIs to navigate the market to obtain better deals or services. In addition, whilst there are default tariff protections in place for customers who don't engage in the market, we recognise that there is the scope for TPIs to help these customers to engage with the market and get them better deals. We would like the successful Contractor to consider where barriers hinder the effective functioning of TPIs, or customers' engagement with them, and therefore prevent customers from accessing their benefits. When carrying out the assessment of barriers we want the Contactor to also provide a range of potential options or actions that could be implemented to overcome barriers and to suggest ways that any risks arising from these options can be mitigated effectively. The Contractor should consider whether options or actions can be delivered by Ofwat alone or if a holistic approach is needed, requiring the engagement and involvement of a range of parties. We expect the successful Contractor to undertake this work through a combination of stakeholder engagement and desk-based research both within the water and wastewater markets and other regulated sectors. We will be able to provide the successful Contractor with evidence and intelligence that we have already gathered from the market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a4253b1-69f1-4fee-8a5e-d325cae9b8ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c88db3e1-91fd-4d68-a12e-064be2fc5d94
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,835 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EUROPE ECONOMICS

Further Information

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