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Call Off Proofreading and Editing Services

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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25 Aug 2017 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is seeking proofreading and editing services for the "Call Off Proofreading and Editing Services" project, primarily focused on communications support for the Water 2020 methodology consultation documents. The procurement is currently in the award stage following an open procedure, with the contract period set from 2nd June 2017 to 31st March 2018. The relevant locations for service delivery include the West Midlands and London. Key deadlines included the tender submission, which closed on 19th May 2017, and the contract award date of 31st May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in proofreading and editing services, particularly those experienced in technical documentation and communications support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the scope includes handling both scheduled and ad hoc projects under a call-off contract, which allows flexibility and potential for sustained engagement over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call Off Proofreading and Editing Services

Notice Description

The overall objectives of the project are: Provide communications support to ensure completion and publication of Water 2020 draft methodology consultation Provide communications support to ensure completion and publication of Water 2020 final methodology consultation Provide communications support for ad hoc documents as required. Scope of Work The Contract shall operate on the basis of a call off with the Supplier being given project work as directed by the Ofwat project manager. Call-off of work in relation to Water 2020 methodology consultation documents. The first piece of work to be commissioned under the call-off is for communications support to ensure completion and publication of Water 2020 methodology consultation documents. The work shall be project based as commissioned by the Customer's Project Manager. The Supplier shall be given at least two working days' notice of the start of each project work unless agreed otherwise between the parties. This is a guide only and there may be occasions where less notice is given particularly where the project work is ad hoc (i.e. not identified as a specific project within this document). Where the work relates to Water 2020 draft methodology consultation and final methodology consultation then the Supplier shall operate on the basis of the information given in this document as notice. The scope of the project includes: Collaborating with project manager and programme team to define scope of communications support required (as set out below). Agreeing production timetable. Providing copy, stylistic and developmental editing of Ofwat publications. This can include but is not restricted to correcting errors such as misspellings, typographical errors, miss-numbering or mislabelling, word usage, punctuation, identifying deviations, checking for conformity and consistency, and rewriting and restructuring text. Using technical expertise and a wide range of composing and editing tools as required. Working to Ofwat templates and guidelines. Our corporate visual identity guide (attached at Appendix B) outlines our visual style and approach. The contract period is estimated to be 2 June 2017 - 31 March 2018. The timescale for all project work (specified and ad hoc) is to be agreed between the parties. Outside the scope or the project: Document publication to website Sending documents to project stakeholders Key Tasks In order to achieve the overall objectives, the Customer expects that the following key tasks will be carried out by the Supplier: Provide communications support as set out in 2.2 above on the draft methodology consultation document (approximately 300 page technical document). Provide communications support as set out in 2.2 above on the final methodology consultation document. Provide communications support on various ad hoc documents as required throughout 2017 - 2018. Additional information: Please note that this is a call-off contract so it is difficult to quantify exact spend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ab77186-22cd-45b5-b000-658f6afe7d8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b9f135e-2df6-46e3-bca7-88b5be21f0b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79821100 - Proofreading services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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
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

REDHOUSE LANE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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