Tender

Public Value Report

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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10 Jan 2020 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is currently conducting a tender for the "Public Value Report," focused on the services industry. Located in Birmingham, England, the procurement is at the Tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 22 January 2020. This open procedure, classified under business and management consultancy services, has a total contract value of £29,000, with a minimum value of £20,000. Key deliverables for the successful supplier include an outline methodology by 5 February 2020, an interim report by 28 February 2020, and a final report by 31 March 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms with expertise in public value assessments and reporting. Companies that have a proven track record in social impact evaluation or possess experience in the sector will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement can help businesses enhance their portfolio and credibility, as they contribute to the development of a framework that supports water companies in delivering greater public value in line with Ofwat's strategic objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Value Report

Notice Description

The Supplier will produce a report; a desk based assessment of water companies' published material relating to company purpose and public value commitments. This will consist of a review and assessment of the various reports and position statements on social impact and public purpose to identify their credibility, how they are validated or verified and to draw out best practice. The report must: - Assess the nature of company reporting; establish how companies are reporting on public value and the validity of the statements. Establish whether they are forward looking or retrospective, and whether they are adding real public value in how they carry out their core activities. - Assess how public value is reported in other sectors, and identify examples of best practice. - Provide recommendations for a framework for evaluation, and how Ofwat can monitor and assess company reporting on public value. - Be consistent with Ofwat's strategy, Time to Act, Together, to encourage water companies to deliver greater public value. - Be consistent with Ofwat's Board Leadership, Transparency and Governance Principles 2019. - Anything else the Supplier identifies that is not listed above to be agreed in advance. Skills and experience Our research partner should have credibility and ideally be able to support our strategy on delivering public value over the long-term. We will need to see that the research partner has examples of previous research and assessments in this area. Key deliverables Deliverable 1 - Outline methodology. The methodology will outline the research and assessment plan including the documents to be included and the areas that will be explored. Deliverable 2 - Interim report on initial findings. Provide an interim report on the initial findings. The initial findings will be reviewed and assessed by the Ofwat project lead, Mark Anderson, before moving to the final stage. Deliverable 3 - Final report on the assessment, examples of best practice and recommendations for a framework for evaluation. The final report will be reviewed, and providing expectations are met, signed off by the Ofwat project lead, Mark Anderson. Timescales The Supplier will provide the key deliverables in accordance with the following timescales: Key Deliverables (date) Deliverable 1: Outline methodology (5 February 2020) Deliverable 2: Interim report on initial findings (28 February 2020) Deliverable 3: Final report (31 March 2020) Any changes to the delivery date/s for the key deliverables will be agreed in advance between the parties. All work must be completed by 31 March 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47798cdb-d8d4-49fd-ae66-db949e27458d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
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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