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Strategic price review support

O F W A T

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24 May 2022 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, O F W A T, which is based in Birmingham, England. The tender titled "Strategic price review support" falls under the public utilities category and has been successfully completed. The procurement method utilised was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 17th March 2022 and concluded on 31st March 2022. The tender period ended on 20th January 2022, with a total contract value of £26,880 awarded to Economic Consulting Associates Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consulting services sector to gain recognition and engage with public utilities under a framework agreement. Businesses specialising in economic consulting, particularly those with expertise in pricing strategies and regulatory support, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging with O F W A T can lead to further opportunities in the public sector, capitalising on the expertise developed during this contract.

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Notice Title

Strategic price review support

Notice Description

Strategic Price Review Expertise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19aaea3d-cb30-413d-ad9b-02bf45830783
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98836706-ef42-4b80-86bf-d5477332099e
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

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
O F W A T
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECONOMIC CONSULTING ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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