Tender

Consultancy Advisory Support on the Ofwat-led strategic water resources unit ("RAPID")

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Tender

11 Apr 2019 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is conducting a tender for consultancy advisory support for the establishment of a new strategic water resources unit known as RAPID. This procurement falls under the category of 'Business and management consultancy and related services', with the tender period set to close on 25 April 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1 May 2019 and run for an initial six-month period, with the possibility of a three-month extension based on budgetary considerations. The services will be required primarily in the West Midlands and London regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in strategic management, particularly those with experience in the water sector and regulatory frameworks. Businesses suited to compete in this process are likely to be small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide senior consultants with the necessary expertise to navigate the investment challenges associated with water resource resilience. By engaging in this procurement, firms can not only contribute to critical infrastructure development but also enhance their visibility and experience in a growing market focused on sustainable water management.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Advisory Support on the Ofwat-led strategic water resources unit ("RAPID")

Notice Description

Ofwat is looking for the support of a consultant to provide services to support the establishment of a new strategic water resources unit led by Ofwat (the "Regulators' Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development" or "RAPID"). The other regulators involved in the work of RAPID are the Environment Agency (EA) and the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI). We require these services to start as soon as possible. Indicative dates are commencement after 1 May 2019 for an expected contract period of 6 months, enabling recruitment of a managing director for RAPID by October 2019 (although the new managing director may not yet be in place by that point). There is the option to extend the contract but this will be at the Customer's discretion based on its budgetary settlement. Where this is the case the extension will be for no longer than 3 months. We are targeting this procurement at the level of a senior consultant with strategic expertise applicable to the work that RAPID will undertake, in particular in identifying the challenges associated with bringing forward investment in the assets needed to achieve water resource resilience at an affordable price, while protecting the environment. This will enable Ofwat to properly scope the work required to be undertaken, including developing its terms of reference and broader governance arrangements, the scope of the principal workstreams, initiating the recruitment of some key members of the senior team and beginning to explore in more detail the principal regulatory and commercial barriers and gaps to successful projects. A key element of the role will be to liaise with other external stakeholders, including to begin to establish how RAPID will work alongside the development of the National Framework for water resources led by the EA (see ITT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cc82f5e-0c31-4d72-9c9a-d24e082f1d03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23b7c61c-089f-4def-b00d-7f67dc7e5cf9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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