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Interim Economist

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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15 Nov 2021 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) seeking to contract for the position of an Interim Economist, falling under the category of general management consultancy services. The contract value is set at £29,700 and is expected to support the Chief Economist Team through the provision of economic advice and analysis. The tender process was completed on 8 February 2021, with the awarded contract commencing on 15 February 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2021. The delivery addresses for the services are located in both the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom, and the process was conducted via a restricted procedure that did not fall under OJEU requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in economic consultancy and advisory services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in economic analysis and have a proven track record of supporting governmental or regulatory bodies will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The involvement of Ofwat, a key regulatory authority in the water services sector, underscores the potential for impactful engagement and collaboration in the industry.

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Notice Title

Interim Economist

Notice Description

Supporting the Chief Economist Team on a variety of projects by providing economic advice and analysis. Additional information: For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70b1c976-0da6-431b-ab58-a2eaf3289ad8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63a1fb6-7692-4e65-8dfa-ee8b7566a5fe
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 - Other - restricted procedure (non-OJEU)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£29,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH LTD T/A EUROPE ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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