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Bio resources - consultancy support for our review of the bio resources market

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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11 Feb 2021 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has awarded a contract for consultancy services titled "Bio resources - consultancy support for our review of the bio resources market." This procurement falls under the general management consultancy services category and is relevant to environmental services. The procurement process utilised an open procedure and has been designated as complete, with the contract period running from 2nd November 2020 until 26th February 2021. The project is focused in Birmingham and London, with a contract value of £38,958. Key deadlines included the tender period which ended on 21st October 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in environmental and waste management services to engage with a key player in the sector. Businesses that can offer expert knowledge on biosources, market analysis, and regulatory frameworks in the environmental sector would be well-suited for future tenders by Ofwat. The involvement of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is encouraged, thus fostering a diverse competition landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bio resources - consultancy support for our review of the bio resources market

Notice Description

Scope of project and overall objectives Consultancy support to: 1 Provide expert knowledge and insight regarding the biosresources activity and market - this will include: a) the steps and processes involved in the transport, treatment and disposal of sludge; b) common and commercial arrangements; and c) the wider waste sector This advice will be provided through attending team meetings, providing written input, reviewing the work of other team members etc. For example, we would expect the consultant(s) to review our approach to analysing the scope for bioresources trading. 2 Deliver certain aspects of the review. As the precise nature of the work will be informed by the consultant(s), along with the rest of the team, this is not a definitive list, but is likely to include research and drafting for the report including: a) a background section eg the current structure of the market including changing patterns of use, equipment/technology, market prices, disposal routes etc and a short assessment of the bioresources markets in other countries; b) implications of these for the market; c) identification and assessment of certain barriers to development of the market (particularly non-economic ones, given the structure of our team) such as environmental regulation and best practice codes, quality standards, planning, corporate culture etc; and d) identification and assessment of certain possible options to further competition and development of the market Additional information: For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c0e47c3-2c85-45b5-9ada-4bde1a769869
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8914bad-7d9e-470f-b2b6-8570c6dbdf44
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,958 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,958 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 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 (OFWAT)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@ofwat.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

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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