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Call Off Strategic Regulatory Advice

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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11 Aug 2017 at 18:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY has completed a tender process for the "Call Off Strategic Regulatory Advice" contract, aimed at supporting the Water 2020 programme. This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is located in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 30th May 2017 and will conclude on 29th January 2018. The contract was awarded on 26th May 2017, with a total value of £45,000. The procurement was conducted as a call-off arrangement, where specific tasks and outputs were to be collaboratively agreed upon with the contractor.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in regulatory advice and consultancy services within the water sector. Companies that can offer strategic insights into price controls, policy development, and sophisticated financial modelling will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may have an advantage due to their agility and specialised services, making this an advantageous tender for those with relevant expertise looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call Off Strategic Regulatory Advice

Notice Description

Objective: To inform the further development of our methodology, Ofwat requires an independent adviser to provide strategic regulatory advice to our Water 2020 programme that is robust and can withstand scrutiny from the water industry and other stakeholders. Scope and Key Tasks: In order to inform development of our methodology consultation and final methodology statement, Ofwat is seeking a call-off arrangement to provide strategic regulatory advice to our Water 2020 programme. This will feed into our Design workstream, and the advice will include a specific focus on: - The development of targeted price controls to support the development of upstream markets; - Strategic policy issues relating to the design of upstream markets, development of incentives (such as the initial assessment of business plans), or the framework for access charges; - Support around development of the feeder models (individual models that feed into Ofwat's financial model for the PR19 price control) related to wholesale controls; and - Support in finalising our position for the draft methodology consultation and final methodology statement - both helping to develop our position, and also considering stakeholder responses to our draft methodology consultation (which will close in early September 2017) in reaching our final position for December 2017. The exact requirements will be agreed with the Customer and the Contractor during the course of the Contract. We anticipate a total of 15 to 35 days input over the period of the Contract, although the Customer reserves the right not to commission work under the Contract. Outputs and Deliverables: The outputs and deliverables may vary depending on the advice or support required, and may be verbal or written. It may also include the attendance at workshops, meetings and Ofwat's Delivery Boards. Additional information: Please note that this is a call-off contract so it is difficult to quantify exact spend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b38fd2ea-9724-43df-a1b7-5ca7f36147bc
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
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
29 May 2017 - 29 Jan 2018 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RECKON

Further Information

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