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Role 3 - Principal Policy Support for PR Cost Assessment

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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28 Feb 2020 at 09:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is conducting a procurement process for the role titled "Role 3 - Principal Policy Support for PR Cost Assessment," classified under general management consultancy services. This procurement is at the award stage, following a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 12 February 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 19 March 2019, lasting until 31 May 2019. The purchasing locations include Birmingham and London, with a total contract value of £35,200.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in policy analysis and cost assessment within the water services industry. Businesses well-suited to compete for this tender will likely possess transferable skills applicable to various policy areas relevant to price reviews, making them valuable partners for Ofwat as they navigate the complexities of company cost modelling and contribute to the assessment of business plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Role 3 - Principal Policy Support for PR Cost Assessment

Notice Description

This role is intended to provide principal-level support within the PR19 Cost Assessment team - for more information on our approach to assessing costs for PR19, please see the PR19 final methodology and the results of the initial assessment of plans, including the relevant technical appendices. Whilst we currently expect this role to focus on our approach to modelling companies efficient costs, due to the nature of the price review and Ofwat's need to be responsive and flexible in reaction to the exact content of companies' business plan submissions, there is the potential for this role to focus on another aspect of cost assessment or even be allocated to another workstream within the PR19 programme (in discussion and agreement between Ofwat and the successful contractor). As a result we are looking for transferable skills that could suit multiple policy areas across the price review. Following publication of our IAP decisions on 31 January 2019, we will move into the next phase of the price review, working towards draft determinations. You will be part of the team responsible for contributing to these draft determinations. Key roles will include analysing company submissions (including revised business plans submitted in April 2019 by companies whose plans are classified as slow-track or significant scrutiny), presenting findings to colleagues, and potentially taking a lead advising on strategically significant policy issues. Additional information: For Further Information,please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1128ca0b-86e4-4bac-b753-405f91b95449
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db9a6466-3625-4495-bb35-52c6af81f67a
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
SME

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
£35,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2019 - 31 May 2019 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 (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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE ECONOMICS POLICY ASSOCIATES (CEPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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