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Economic Regulation Analytical Review of Regulator Duties RAF128/2122

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Economic Regulation Analytical Review of Regulator Duties RAF128/2122" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category and is located in England. The procurement process was selective, with submissions required via the Delta eSourcing Portal. The tender period ended on 9 February 2022, with the award date recorded on 13 February 2022, and a contract value of £99,650 assigned to ICF Consulting Services Ltd, which will run from 14 February 2022 to 31 March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services within the economic regulation sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages their participation. With the government's commitment to conducting a comprehensive review of economic regulators' duties, firms with expertise in economic analysis and regulatory frameworks may find lucrative avenues for collaboration and service provision in the future.

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Notice Title

Economic Regulation Analytical Review of Regulator Duties RAF128/2122

Notice Description

** THIS TENDER IS CLOSED ** Award of contract via the CCS DPS Agreement RM6126 via further competition. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. The National Infrastructure Strategy committed government to producing an overarching policy paper on economic regulation (covering the energy, water and telecoms markets), due to be published in early 2022. A key commitment in the policy paper is that government will conduct a review of economic regulators' duties in 2022. To inform this review, we are now commissioning an initial analytical review of economic regulators' duties. The findings of this initial review will also inform a forthcoming consultation on economic regulation in 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3007faa-0977-44e4-8b41-304f24c966bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92b3856e-274d-472b-b6b9-4621c3007b64
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

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