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Gate 1 Assessment Support

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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11 Apr 2022 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority is conducting a procurement process titled "Gate 1 Assessment Support", aimed at providing consultancy services in the industry of general management. The procurement has reached the Award stage, with contracts awarded to HR Wallingford Limited. The total contract value is £180,000, and the contract period is set from 23 June 2021 to 30 November 2021. The tender process followed an open procedure, and while the tender period ended on 25 May 2021, additional support was requested related to solutions for assessment until November 2021, specifically in the regions of West Midlands and London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in solution assessment and recommendations. Businesses that specialise in analytical evaluations and have experience in regulatory frameworks may find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. With the contract having been awarded, suppliers in the consultancy sector should keep an eye on future opportunities for similar projects that may arise from the Water Services Regulation Authority or related bodies.

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Notice Title

Gate 1 Assessment Support

Notice Description

We require support for the assessment of solutions for the period from 21 June to 19 November. The majority of work will be related to solutions on the standard track but could also include support for assessment of accelerated gate two solutions. In general, this work will consist of a desk-based assessment of each of the received submissions and appended documentation. It will support the development of RAPID's recommendations and Ofwat's final decisions. Additional information: For further Information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cee4a6a-1d2d-4d06-9a20-7dc7477bd6f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a56749-3108-440d-8fa2-6714574b1d7f
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
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2021 - 30 Nov 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
Contact Name
Zoe Henderson
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

HR WALLINGFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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