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Cost of Capital: Beta and gearing

OFCOM

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07 Feb 2025 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, based in London, has conducted a procurement process titled "Cost of Capital: Beta and Gearing," classified under the Financial Consultancy Services sector (CPV 66171000). The procurement process, which was executed through a competitive quotation method (below threshold), aims to acquire advice related to the cost of capital calculations for Ofcom's upcoming Telecoms Access Review. The contract, valued at £112,150, covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several British Overseas Territories, with the procurement stage being in the Award phase. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th May 2024, and the contract running from 10th July 2024 to 30th January 2026, with the award made on 27th June 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in financial consultancy. Given the contract's nature, organisations experienced in providing strategic financial insights in regulatory and telecom contexts would be particularly well-suited. As Ofcom seeks expert advisory services, this contract presents an advantageous avenue for proficient consultancy firms looking to establish or enhance their profile within the financial and regulatory consulting domain. Partnering with a regulatory authority such as Ofcom could also lead to further opportunities within the sector. The awarded supplier for this contract was CEPA LLP, an SME based in London.

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Notice Title

Cost of Capital: Beta and gearing

Notice Description

The contract relates to advice required by Ofcom related to the calculation of certain parameters related to the cost of capital used in Ofcom's upcoming Telecoms Access Review (financial beta and gearing).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-26a02336-2baa-489a-8de3-ad7b9859e81e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c2baf4-cde7-44e3-9c07-2563ab8f1d72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,150 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,150 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2024 - 30 Jan 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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