Tender

Support the delivery of the Vulnerability Focus Report

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is conducting an open tender process for the project titled "Support the delivery of the Vulnerability Focus Report." This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with the aim of investigating consumer vulnerability within the water sector. The deadline for submitting tender responses is 24 September 2015, and the tender involves work to be delivered primarily in the West Midlands and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 6 October 2015 and will end on 29 February 2016, with an estimated contract value of £30,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consumer research and vulnerability analysis in regulated markets. Companies that can effectively investigate and propose evidence-based solutions tailored to consumer needs will greatly benefit from this opportunity. Engaging in this process could help these businesses expand their portfolios and establish stronger relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support the delivery of the Vulnerability Focus Report

Notice Description

Ofwat requires specialist external expertise to support the delivery of our upcoming Focus Report on Vulnerable Customers. The scope of the work required includes - - Investigate how regulated markets, specifically those with a history of consumer problems, approach and deal with consumer vulnerability (and the concept of vulnerability). - Identify drivers of vulnerability within the water sector. - Consider already existing measures that could prove effective in mitigating vulnerability in the water sector. - Identify the most effective intervention tools and prepare the ground for proposing effective and evidence-based responses from the viewpoint of consumer policy. For further information, please download the ITT document. Please note: All suppliers who wish to participate in this opportunity must read the ITT/Specification document and submit a tender response by the closing time and date. Tenders not submitted via the myTenders Portal may not be considered. To be able to access the documents, you must register your interest in this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c29e6eb7-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90119d8-fe9e-4c27-a08f-fb5f778ad916
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2015 - 29 Feb 2016 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), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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