Tender

Innovation Fund Partner

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Tender

21 Aug 2020 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is seeking an Innovation Fund Partner to assist in managing a £200 million innovation fund aimed at the water sector. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date set for 21 September 2020. Interested parties can participate in an open procedure, and the contract period is expected to commence on 9 November 2020, lasting until 31 March 2022. The locations for delivery include the West Midlands and London, with a total contract value of £8 million for consulting services related to water supply and waste consultancy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in the management of innovation funds and consultancy services within the water sector. Companies that specialise in project design, implementation, and monitoring of fund operations will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially facilitating their growth through involvement in this substantial public funding initiative.

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Notice Title

Innovation Fund Partner

Notice Description

Ofwat is establishing a 200 million GBP innovation fund for the water sector to be made available through a series of competitions across the period 2020-2025. We have identified the need for an innovation fund partner with experience of running innovation funds/competitions to support us in delivering the innovation fund. This tender is to procure an innovation fund partner to assist us with the design, implementation and ongoing monitoring and administration of the innovation fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb426807-c06f-4605-a42c-70d6cf1bbb06
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1216447717

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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