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VfM Consultancy

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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20 Apr 2022 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Water Services Regulation Authority, which has recently awarded a contract titled "VfM Consultancy". This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on general management consultancy services. The procurement was executed via a direct method, characterised as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period was from 15th November 2021 to 3rd December 2021, with the award published on 20th April 2022, concerning locations in the West Midlands and London.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consultancy services, particularly in financial analysis and project risk assessment. Companies that can provide thorough reports on value-for-money assessments and sensitivity analyses will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The focus on general management consultancy indicates a demand for analytical skills and sector-specific knowledge, creating a potential growth avenue for businesses with these competencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VfM Consultancy

Notice Description

The Supplier shall deliver: - a short report on the differences between the project finance model under DPC and the BAU counterfactual that has been constructed - a sense check on the approach to sensitivity analysis to gain confidence whether on balance DPC is likely to offer vfm. - an assessment of the theoretical differences in risk profiles and why you might as a customer pay a higher cost under BAU. Additional information: For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9dc455d-63d0-4cd6-9d5c-054c77dae32d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b7a373b-2a9e-45bc-8909-ee764c84ad1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2021 - 3 Dec 2021 30 days
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

FIRST ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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