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Consultancy Advisory Support for Rapid

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is for the contract titled "Consultancy Advisory Support for Rapid," initiated by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat). The contract, classified under General Management Consultancy Services, is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £103,680. The tender period ended on 25th April 2019, while the contract is set to commence on 1st May 2019 and conclude on 31st October 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in management consultancy and public sector engagements. Businesses of varying sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract due to the specified requirements for operational and analytical support. Firms with experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning will likely be advantageous given the scope of work outlined, which includes designing operational frameworks and addressing regional project challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Advisory Support for Rapid

Notice Description

The core objective is to support the mobilisation of RAPID by a) designing the scope of work of RAPID, its ways of working and how it is governed. The Supplier will reflect these in associated documents (such as MOUs, Terms of Reference and an indicative high level 5 year work plan for RAPID) and establish the associated structures for oversight and stakeholder engagement; b) identifying and addressing the immediate analytical and planning priorities to enable RAPID to begin to operate as soon as possible within Q1 or no later than the beginning of Q2 2019/20; c) building capability, knowledge and insight during the remainder of 2019, including through working with the PR19 programme within Ofwat as final price control determinations are settled; d) engagement with joint projects / National Framework and recruitment of experienced resources. We expect this role to involve approximately 3 days a week over the term of the contract, flexing this resource as required. This will include: * Further work on the barriers and constraints to regional schemes and how they might be addressed to inform any MOU or Terms of Reference and identify the types of projects most suited to being considered as part of RAPID's remit; * Engaging with the National Framework, regional groups and joint projects to inform the above; * Considering the oversight arrangements for RAPID in terms of senior stakeholder oversight and steering RAPID's work (with policy decisions resting with the constituent regulators/government, as appropriate); * Preparing for recruitment and related administrative functions (e.g. accommodation, IT). Additional information: For further information, please contact: procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a37b9893-f062-4fb2-8316-c8a5af6020c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aafae8b-497f-4368-a997-abb96349aa88
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
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£103,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 6-12 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 (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
TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4D ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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