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Interim - Codes for Adoption Manager

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority is overseeing a tender process titled "Interim - Codes for Adoption Manager," focusing on technical analysis and consultancy services. This procurement is taking place in both the West Midlands and London, with a total contract value of £73,000. The tender was open until October 13, 2016, and the contract period commenced on November 15, 2016, and is set to conclude on March 31, 2017. The procurement method employed is classified under 'Other,' and the current stage is complete with an awarded contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in regulatory frameworks and stakeholder engagement within the water sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those capable of addressing the complex technical and operational challenges involved in developing adoption agreements for water and sewerage infrastructure. Engaging in this contract could enhance their portfolio and foster relationships with key industry players and regulatory bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim - Codes for Adoption Manager

Notice Description

The holder of this role will lead Ofwat's work in developing the draft codes with respect to adoption agreements that Ofwat will be required to consult on. * Producing (by end November 2016) a response document summarising the key issues raised in responses to our discussion document and outlining how we will take forward the next stage of thinking on the codes. * Developing and documenting a robust understanding of the technical requirements and processes water and sewerage companies require when adopting new connections infrastructure and the rationale for these, and how these might differ between companies. * Developing and documenting a robust understanding of some of the potential barriers to competition and/or service delivery issues customers may face as a result of the requirements and processes water and sewerage companies requires when adopting new connections infrastructure. * Engaging (through meetings and workshops), with external stakeholders, including Government, water and sewerage companies, the Drinking Water Inspectorate, customers and other interested parties to understand and prioritise areas of concern for inclusion in the codes and to understand areas that should not form part of the codes. * Coordinating and presenting at stakeholder events to inform the codes' development and to build buy-in to our proposals. * Preparing draft codes for adoption agreements for water and for sewerage infrastructure in England, reflecting Ofwat's regulatory model, corporate narrative and related work; advice provided by our Legal team; and work already underway or done by the sector to align approaches to adoption agreements. * Documenting what different may be required as and when codes are developed for Wales, and which sections of the draft codes for England would be equally applicable in Wales. * Delivering by March 2017 the documents we will need for the statutory consultation on the codes, as required by the Water Act 2014, so that they are ready once the relevant sections of the Water Act 2014 are commenced. * Obtaining the necessary internal approvals for our proposed approach and the consultation document(s), including presenting recommendations to Delivery and Programme Boards as appropriate. * Leading our communications activity in relation to the development of the draft codes, in liaison with our Corporate Communications team. * Sharing the outcomes of the work with the wider Casework Programme team in order to embed technical understanding and knowledge of the draft codes and how they have been developed, in order prepare for follow-on work arising after the statutory consultation and on-going management and potential compliance issues. * Working effectively with others in the Casework Programme and other Ofwat Programmes to ensure our approach to the codes is joined-up with wider relevant work underway. Additional information: For further information, please contact: procurement@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30f0e310-14f0-4b24-990e-e64ce9af28c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaad8834-1181-4c96-8e24-49b04b0e8ff3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2016 - 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
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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