Tender

External support for the incentives to set efficient charges under revenue controls

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Tender

24 Nov 2017 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is conducting a tender titled "External support for the incentives to set efficient charges under revenue controls." This procurement process, classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties have until 11 December 2017 to submit their proposals. The contract period is set to commence on 8 January 2018 and conclude on 30 March 2018, with delivery addresses located in the West Midlands and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in business and management consultancy services. Companies with expertise in regulatory frameworks and tariff analysis within the water sector will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By contributing to the development of efficient tariff structures, bidders can play a crucial role in enhancing consumer welfare and potentially secure ongoing relationships with regulated water companies under evolving regulatory regimes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External support for the incentives to set efficient charges under revenue controls

Notice Description

All work must be completed by 30 March 2018. Our goal For the purpose of this project we define efficient tariffs as those that maximise the long run consumers' (developers and end-customers) welfare. In doing this, we abstract from important policy considerations, such as addressing concerns related to vulnerable consumers or affordability and the impact on the competition that may now occur for some services. Objectives of this work Given the above background we would like the Supplier to explore further the incentives regulated water companies currently have under the current regulatory regime (PR14) or will have under the new regulatory regime (PR19) to set tariffs as close as possible to those that would be set in a well-functioning market. We expect the Supplier to produce a report highlighting the conclusions of its analysis. The conclusions of the report should be based on the key features of the water sector and its regulatory regime but do not require detailed knowledge of the regulatory regime, nor an analysis of past and current tariffs. We consider that the role of the form of price controls is particularly in understanding the water companies' incentives, though it may not be the only factor to consider. We have undertaken some initial work on the incentives created by different types of price controls.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f08c62c-e1b8-4e56-98b7-add446ff19e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2cab25-bc11-450d-81b2-115363ce13e7
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

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2018 - 30 Mar 2018 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
Lena Cluxton
Contact Email
lena.cluxton@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1216447534

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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