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Study of New Appointments and Variations (NAV) Market

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Study of New Appointments and Variations (NAV) Market". This contract, classified under business and management consultancy services, focuses on examining the NAV market's effectiveness for customers in England and Wales. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 12th December 2016 and scheduled to commence on 13th December 2016, lasting until 31st March 2017. The total value of the contract is £106,560, with the tender period having concluded on 30th November 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy and market analysis, particularly those with expertise in utility regulation and competitive market frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on business consultancy are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders, as this project may highlight challenges and potential areas for intervention in the water services sector, which could lead to further consultancy opportunities in regulatory improvement and market efficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Study of New Appointments and Variations (NAV) Market

Notice Description

Introduction The vast majority of residential and business customers in England and Wales obtain their water and wastewater services from one of the regional monopoly Water and Sewerage Companies (WASCs) or Water only Companies (WOCs). While Ofwat has developed a regulatory approach to introduce a degree of "comparative" competition between companies, direct competition has been limited to date. Study objectives The study will involve a comprehensive examination of the NAV market to see if it is working for customers and consumers generally; to identify any areas that may require attention; and to identify potential options on how we might make the market work better. In particular, the study will: * Investigate how the NAV market is working and what it has delivered to date. * Consider the role that NAVs play within the sector - and how this might be affected by the changes to the wider competitive and regulatory landscape. * Investigate whether there are any features of the market which may be having the effect of preventing, restricting or distorting competition. * Benchmark the NAV regime against comparative arrangements in other utility sectors. * Set out options for addressing any issues or concerns identified and the extent to which current and planned initiatives and policy developments are capable of addressing any issues highlighted. In addition, the study should also: * Inform the development of policy areas we already planned to look at e.g. in relation to NAV-specific bulk supply pricing, NAVs setting wholesale charges. * To highlight learning for the introduction of competition within the sector more generally. Key Outputs and Deliverables Interim report and identification of options to address any issues highlighted. Draft report A draft report should be produced my mid-March 2017. Earlier versions can be shared and discussed prior to this. We may request that the draft report be presented to a group of Ofwat colleagues. Final Report A final report should be produced no later than end March 2017. This should be in a form that can be published.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f44b74-8e69-4e9b-be70-92f24edf98aa
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£106,560 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
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

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

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