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Strategic Regulatory Advice - Call-Off Agreement

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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02 Mar 2017 at 19:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Strategic Regulatory Advice - Call-Off Agreement" was initiated by the Water Services Regulation Authority based in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is currently at the Award stage. The contract, valued at £40,000, commenced on 19th January 2017 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2017. The call-off arrangement specifically aims to obtain independent strategic regulatory advice to support the Ofwat Water 2020 programme, focusing on developing price controls and incentives in upstream markets.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in regulatory advice, economic analysis, and strategic management services. Businesses that possess experience in working with regulatory frameworks or the water industry will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract is tailored to allow their involvement, thereby fostering growth and enhancing their portfolios in the consultancy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Regulatory Advice - Call-Off Agreement

Notice Description

Objective To inform our development of our draft methodology statement, 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 draft 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 work stream, and the advice will include a specific focus on: * The development of targeted price controls to support the development of upstream markets; and * strategic policy issues relating to the design of upstream markets, development of incentives (such as the risk based review), or the framework for access charges. The exact requirements will be agreed with the Customer and the Contractor during the course of the Contract. We anticipate a total of 5 to 25 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: For further information, please contact: procurement@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bccb094e-6963-4b26-9349-b84ad7089724
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4110fde4-58e0-434d-8848-fb3376f22c0a
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 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
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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

RECKON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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