Tender

PROC.01.0678 - The introduction of B-Mex into the Business Retail Market

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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11 Dec 2020 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is conducting a tender titled "PROC.01.0678 - The introduction of B-Mex into the Business Retail Market," which focuses on acquiring independent expert advice to explore the implementation of a B-MeX incentive for wholesalers, aimed at improving experiences for end business customers. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically consulting services related to water supply and waste consultancy. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 8th January 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 18th January 2021 and run until 19th March 2021. The total value of the procurement is £55,000, and it follows an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consulting and research services, particularly those offering expertise in water supply, development, and business management consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the likelihood of a diverse range of approaches to the consultant advice required. Engaging with this procurement could lead to enhanced visibility in the market and potential long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROC.01.0678 - The introduction of B-Mex into the Business Retail Market

Notice Description

We are procuring some independent expert advice to explore whether - in principle - a B-MeX incentive could be used to incentivise wholesalers to provide their services in ways that produce a better experience for end business customers. We would also like this independent expert advice to consider and set out the key policy issues that would need to be resolved by the market in developing and potentially implementing such an incentive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-725b0e10-ef0a-4508-a93b-97bbc3980e69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f424158b-65b8-4072-bb92-7d4fd92ce0d2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2021 - 19 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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