Planning

Ofwat Consultancy Framework

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 Dec 2020 at 15:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ofwat Consultancy Framework is being developed by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat), the economic regulator of the water sector in England and Wales. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement process aims to establish a framework agreement for consultancy services over an initial three-year period, with the possibility of extension for an additional year. The deadline for engagement is set for 31st March 2021. The procurement will cover various categories, including Economic, Environmental, Financial, and Project Management services, across several locations in the UK, particularly West Midlands and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms looking to expand their services in the water sector, especially those with expertise in engineering, project management, market research, and environmental consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the framework aims to be inclusive and foster competition among various service providers. Vendors should consider preparing to showcase their capabilities in addressing the specific needs outlined in the lots, benefitting from Ofwat’s substantial annual spending of over £2 million on consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ofwat Consultancy Framework

Notice Description

Water Services Regulation Services (Ofwat) is the economic regulator of the water sector in England and Wales. Ofwat spends over PS2m each year on consultancy and similar professional services, as we look to the wider world to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the industry that we regulate. Ofwat will now be creating it's own framework agreement, to bring in consultancy services over the next 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional year. We propose to split it into the following Lots: 1) Economic 2) Environment 3) Financial 4) Water Engineering, Science and Technology 5) Policy and Regulatory Development and Implementation 6) Programme and Project Management 7) Market research We are still shaping our requirements so this is an early notification of our intention to go to tender early next year, 2021. All information will be issued in due course on our e-procurement portal, MyTenders, which is free for suppliers to register.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3d20afb-e99c-4be6-b05b-fbe9b11a7135
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b7999a-092e-4bbb-b820-3df3c3fc6bd0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79310000 - Market research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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