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Introduction of B-Mex into the Business Retail Market

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority is conducting a procurement process titled "Introduction of B-Mex into the Business Retail Market". This process falls under the general management consultancy services category, with a total procurement value of £63,312.50 GBP. The procurement method is specified as an open procedure (below threshold), and the contract period is scheduled to run from 18th January 2021 to 31st March 2021. The initial tender period concluded on 8th January 2021 in locations across the West Midlands and London.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in general management consultancy services, particularly those focused on enhancing customer experiences in the wholesale market. Businesses capable of providing independent expert advice related to policy implementation and service optimisation would be well-positioned to compete effectively, driving growth through innovation in service delivery and customer engagement strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Introduction of B-Mex into the Business Retail Market

Notice Description

Independent expert advice to explore whether - in principle - a B-MeX incentive could be used to incentivise wholesalers to provide their services in ways that produce a better experience for end business customers. We would also like this independent expert advice to consider and set out the key policy issues that would need to be resolved by the market in developing and potentially implementing such an incentive. Additional information: Further Information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4763c7-4781-4bdd-8ee4-191a05b6d2a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£63,312 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,312 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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
Zoe Henderson
Contact Email
mailbox@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01216447797

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

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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