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Price Review 2019 (PR19) Interim Outcomes Policy Support for Competition and Markets Authority (CMA Referrals)

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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11 May 2020 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is overseeing the fulfilment of the contract titled "Price Review 2019 (PR19) Interim Outcomes Policy Support for Competition and Markets Authority (CMA Referrals)." This procurement process is categorised under general management consultancy services and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the West Midlands and London regions. The contract was awarded on 15 April 2020, with a value of £53,550, following a direct procurement method described as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spans from 20 April 2020 to 19 October 2020, with the tender period having ended on 18 March 2020.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for management consultancy firms looking to partner with regulatory agencies. With a focus on providing high-quality outputs for Ofwat's internal use in response to CMA referrals, businesses adept in regulatory consultancy, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement would be well suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly accessible as the procurement specifies suitability for them, paving the way for diverse participation in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Price Review 2019 (PR19) Interim Outcomes Policy Support for Competition and Markets Authority (CMA Referrals)

Notice Description

The key Personnel will continue to work on the referrals of PR19 final determinations to the competition and markets authority, producing high quality outputs within short time periods,responding to Companies' submissions and responding to queries from the CMA themselves. Use of the Contractor's draft outputs by Ofwat will be at Ofwat's own risk and not for sharing outside of the customer group. The Contractor's warranties in the Contract will not apply to any deficiences in the service due to incorrect,incomplete or inaccurate Ofwat provided data. The Services do not include any legal or financial service or advice which requires the Contractor to hold a regulatory licence. Ofwat will ensure: The reasonable cooperation of Ofwat's Staff and Sub-Contractors any data or information reasonably necessary to order to provide the services is provided upon the request by the Contractor then the Contractor will be exused from providing that part of the affected services The Contractor's deliverables are for internal use only and are restricted to Ofwat and its affiliates unless otherwise specificable agreed. Additional information: For further information please contact;procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95125a1a-b000-4b5b-9d54-5aa7a63cc149
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2020 - 19 Oct 2020 6-12 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 (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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARINGA PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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