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Cost Assessment Support and Advice - Call-Off Agreement

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Cost Assessment Support and Advice - Call-Off Agreement" was conducted by the Water Services Regulation Authority. This tender, classified under Business and management consultancy services, was located in both the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The procurement is now complete, with key contract dates spanning from 6th January 2017 to 31st March 2017. The procurement method was outlined as "Other," and the tender period concluded on 1st December 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in cost assessment and regulatory frameworks relevant to the water industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could be well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate the capability to provide robust analytical support and expert advice. Engaging in such projects could enhance their visibility and credibility within a niche market, aligning them closely with industry stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cost Assessment Support and Advice - Call-Off Agreement

Notice Description

We will require advice to assist the Cost Assessment Project including the following: * Review the reporting requirements for cost assessment, their suitability for the PR19 regulatory framework, and the consistency and quality of reported data. * Expert advice on specific areas of cost assessment, such as business rates; third party operating costs and pensions deficit recovery costs. The Contractor must be able to provide robust advice that can withstand scrutiny from the water industry and other stakeholders. The Contractor will be required to provide advice on matters relating to cost assessment, in particular on reporting requirement, data quality and on the treatment of certain operational expenditure, provide external review and validation of data and to provide documentation for the work undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a348e21-9183-4f65-bfa5-eb1afd9755eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e5c7b8d-efb8-45c8-a847-409de408f0ea
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 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
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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 ECONOMIC POLICY ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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