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Cost Assessment and Modelling Support and Advice Call Off Agreement

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY has initiated a tender for the "Cost Assessment and Modelling Support and Advice Call Off Agreement," which falls under the category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement process is currently complete, with the award of the contract made on 7th June 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 8th June 2017 and extend until 31st December 2017. The contract was awarded to the supplier LeighFisher for a total value of £20,000, and deliverables are focused on providing technical advice related to cost assessment methodologies within the water and wastewater services sector. The relevant delivery addresses are located in the West Midlands and London, UK.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services. Businesses with experience in regulatory frameworks in the water sector and those capable of providing detailed analysis and modelling support would be particularly well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method implies that the authority is seeking specific expertise, enhancing the potential for specialised consultancy firms to deliver tailored solutions and potentially secure ongoing contracts in the evolving regulatory landscape.

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Notice Title

Cost Assessment and Modelling Support and Advice Call Off Agreement

Notice Description

Objective We will require advice to assist the Cost Assessment Project, focusing on advice on cost drivers, treatment, modelling and reporting. Scope and Key Tasks Following the publication of our key policy decisions on our approach in Water 2020: Our regulatory approach for water and wastewater services in England and Wales, the focus of the Water 2020 programme is now on developing our detailed methodology for the next price review. Key deliverables for this are our draft methodology statement in July 2017, and final methodology statement in December 2017. To inform these, we will continuing to develop our approach to cost assessment. This role will provide technical advice to support the development of the draft PR19 methodology. Key Deliverables and outputs The Deliverables will be agreed with the Customer but could include analysis, presentations and ad hoc verbal and written advice. Additional information: Please note that this is a call-off contract so it is difficult to quantify exact spend. Also that the PROC number PROC.01.0543 was incorrectly used and should be PROC.01.0566. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b000e8df-56ee-4f66-9879-7406abac64f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91c43568-057a-4960-a6fc-cbc785368876
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 6-12 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
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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

LEIGHFISHER

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