Award

Draft Determination Formatting Support

O F W A T

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Award

29 Oct 2024 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by O F W A T involves the Draft Determination Formatting Support contract, focusing on general management consultancy services within the UK, specifically in England and Wales. The procurement, conducted via a single tender action (below threshold), reaches the award stage with a contract period from 28 May 2024 to 17 June 2024. The total contract value is £18,027. The tender process completed on 24 May 2024, with an award date of 25 May 2024. The primary objective is to support the formatting and quality assurance of Draft Determination documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those adept at document formatting and quality assurance. The direct procurement method suggests the buyer had specific requirements that businesses like Moorhouse Consulting Ltd., a large-scale supplier, can fulfill. Small and medium-sized enterprises are especially encouraged, provided they meet the required skill set, hinting at O F W A T's interest in tapping into versatile and efficient service providers. This niche but essential service could lead to further opportunities within the public sector consultancy landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Draft Determination Formatting Support

Notice Description

Support for the formatting and quality assuring the production of the Draft Determination documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c04c5c4-b125-46c7-b1a7-bfc7411e4f8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07505a45-55d6-406d-9100-5afe3641331c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,027 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,027 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2024 - 17 Jun 2024 30 days
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
O F W A T
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07584339198 ext 4444

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOORHOUSE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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