Tender

Appointment of Independent Chair(s) of water company open challenge s

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Tender

01 Dec 2022 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (OFWAT) is seeking to appoint Independent Chair(s) for water company open challenge sessions. The procurement involves leading and facilitating the smooth running of challenge sessions, controlling speaking opportunities, and ensuring a fair approach. The budget for this commission is £60,000 (ex. VAT) with possible multiple awards. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 21st December 2022. The contract period runs from 23rd January 2023 to 31st December 2023. This opportunity falls under the services category in the Meeting Planners and Event Services industry.

This tender presents a chance for individuals to bid for the appointment as Independent Chair(s) and potentially secure a share of the budget. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the event services sector could find this opportunity particularly relevant. Companies with experience in meeting facilitation, agenda management, and ensuring fair participation may excel in this tender. The joint commission by OFWAT and CCW aims to enhance open challenge sessions in the water industry and provide individuals with the opportunity to contribute towards fair and constructive interactions. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties should note the tender deadline of 21st December 2022.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of Independent Chair(s) of water company open challenge s

Notice Description

To achieve a consistent and fair approach to all open challenge sessions, we and CCW have agreed to jointly commission one or more Independent Chair(s). The Independent Chair(s) will: ? Lead and facilitate the smooth running of each open challenge session. ? Make sure that the agenda for each open challenge session is followed and kept to time. ? Control who speaks at each open challenge session. ? Make sure that the water company responds to questions. ? Aim to make sure all types of attendees are comfortable in the meeting and are given opportunities to pose questions to the water company. ? Avoid the open challenge session focussing on dominant voices, or on a single issue. ? Make sure that all attendees of an open challenge session comply with a code of conduct for the meeting, ensuring that all attendees are treated fairly, sensitively and with respect. ? Review and sign off a written record of the discussion at each open challenge session, within an agreed timeframe after each meeting. The initial draft of the record of the discussion will be created by companies for the Independent Chair(s)/Ofwat/CCW's review. The Independent Chair(s) will be supported by a joint Ofwat and CCW team, who will: ? Provide briefings ahead of each block of open challenge sessions, with input from companies where appropriate. ? Provide background information on each of the water companies, including briefings from individual water companies, where necessary. ? Agree 'choreography' of spoken and technical contributions to each meeting. ? Attend each meeting as observers and note takers and provide a reference point for the Independent Chair. We want to appoint Independent Chair(s) as follows: ? For each/all Independent Chair(s), a maximum of 20 days total between February and June 2023, inclusive. ITT for appointment of Independent Chair(s) of water company open challenge sessions 14 ? For each/all Independent Chair(s), a maximum 20 days total during October and November 2023. ? For each/all Independent Chair(s), a maximum total of 40 days between February and December 2023. We invite bids from individuals who want to be considered for this appointment(s). The budget for this commission is 60,000.00 GBP excluding VAT (with a 50/50% split between Ofwat and CCW; 30,000.00 GBP funded by Ofwat, 30,000.00 GBP funded by CCW). This commission may be awarded to multiple bidders. In the event of a multi-award, the budget will be split proportionately

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec07de2-8113-4c75-b40b-7ca11d2e4a93
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

30196100 - Meeting planners

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 6-12 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
Donna Monro
Contact Email
donnamarie.monro@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7584339198

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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