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Research for Sixth Gear

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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16 Mar 2020 at 11:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has completed a public procurement process for a project titled "Research for Sixth Gear," which falls under general management consultancy services. The procurement was conducted as a single tender action below threshold, with a total contract value of £22,450. The contract period commenced on 18th September 2019 and concluded on 31st March 2020. This project involved diagnostic work to support Ofwat's organisational transformation efforts and encompassed desktop research, interviews, workshops, and a final report. The tender was finalised on 16th March 2020.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in organisational development and research analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering consultancy and research methodologies would be well-positioned to participate in such tenders. Engaging with Ofwat's ongoing transformation agenda may also open avenues for further collaborations, making this an attractive prospect for qualified vendors in the consulting industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research for Sixth Gear

Notice Description

The Public Office will undertake a foundational piece of diagnostic work to support OFWAT's ambitions to mature and transform as an organisation ready to deliver on the ambitious agenda set in the OFWAT emerging strategy. They will undertake desktop research and analysis, one to telephone interviews, create & deliver group workshops and drop in sessions, two feedback sessions to SLT, and create a final slidedeck report on findings. Additional information: For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-497c55a4-7872-4544-85be-79bd3e4b2449
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a51d06-4d04-43b7-b376-2ce6abd8a1f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£22,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 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 (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), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PUBLIC OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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