Tender

Parliamentary Monitoring Services

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Tender

12 Mar 2018 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is currently conducting a tender for "Parliamentary Monitoring Services," focused on the market and economic research industry. This procurement is classified under CPV codes 79300000 and 79315000, and is taking place in the West Midlands and South East regions of the United Kingdom. The open procurement process is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 22nd March 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2018 and will last until 31st March 2021, with an estimated total contract value of £24,000, and a minimum value of £20,000.

This tender presents a solid opportunity for businesses specialising in monitoring and research services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in social research and parliamentary affairs would be well-positioned to compete, as they can provide the required insights and analysis relevant to the water and sewerage industry. The selected contractor will be responsible for monitoring legislative matters and supplying relevant information to Ofwat, creating a pathway for businesses to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parliamentary Monitoring Services

Notice Description

The Contractor is required to: a Monitor and report back on Parliamentary and Assembly matters that will affect the Customer or the water and sewerage industry. b Keep under review proposals for legislation, to identify and bring to the attention of the Customer any developments, which may have a significant impact on the water and sewerage industry. c Supply the Customer with any relevant information on a daily basis in accordance with the monitoring brief d Provide the Customer access to an electronic archive database which is a repository of all information/documents sent to the Customer. (e) Provide the Customer with research hours each month, the costs of which have already been covered by the contract, in order to undertake tasks as directed by the Customer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21e51ed4-454c-4b61-88e9-145ffa210c6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af594a48-c3ae-43a1-9fef-1ca4d1b39578
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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
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), TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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