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UC Modelling Options Project (Rapid)

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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26 Jan 2021 at 11:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has recently completed the procurement process for the "UC Modelling Options Project (Rapid)", aimed at enhancing management consultancy services. This open tender, which concluded on 19 February 2020, had a total value of £66,750 and was conducted using an open procurement method. The contract period spans from 17 March 2020 to 31 July 2020, with services required in the West Midlands and London regions of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their business in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in strategic reviews and supply chain assessments. Given the project's focus on assessing regional supply constraints and stakeholder engagement, firms with experience in statistical modelling, consultancy services, and project management would be well-positioned to contend for similar future contracts within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UC Modelling Options Project (Rapid)

Notice Description

Services * Review all known options for existing and new sources against baseline deficit needs * Consider these options and the earliest available dates * Provide a mathematically derived national 'basket' of 'suites' of options (geographically unconstrained). * Ensure that regional needs are assessed in a mathematical way, unconstrained by geography of company boundaries. * Complete a stakeholder workshop to critically assess and to apply all current known supply constraints. * Run a second pass of the constrained options to provide a constrained 'basket'. Additional information: For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bf004bc-edcc-4330-b18e-fdf6465c9932
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13532626-f6f4-4492-86ed-308e0b0ea084
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 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
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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 UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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