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Interim Market Outcomes and Enforcement (MOE) Regulatory Economic Specialist

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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31 Jan 2019 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY, based in Birmingham, UK, which has initiated a tender titled "Interim Market Outcomes and Enforcement (MOE) Regulatory Economic Specialist." This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, classified as CPV 79400000. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including the tender end date on 19 December 2018 and the contract period running from 7 January 2019 to 29 March 2019. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, as the contract value of £25,500 was below the threshold requiring a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in economic analysis and regulatory frameworks. Businesses that specialise in market analysis, data modelling, and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The nature of the work, which focuses on monitoring the business retail water market and delivering insights for governance purposes, may also attract firms with strong analytical capabilities and a solid understanding of customer benefit modelling.

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Notice Title

Interim Market Outcomes and Enforcement (MOE) Regulatory Economic Specialist

Notice Description

Reporting to a Principal Economist in the MOE Market Monitoring team, this role will be required to support the team's work to monitor and assess developments in the business retail water market, and in particular work leading to the drafting and publication of Ofwat's second annual review of the market. The role will be a key contribution to our understanding of how the business retail market is developing, how customers may be benefitting from competition, and what impediments there may be to better customer outcomes. The role will include design of market and customer analysis and modelling of customer benefits. The key responsibilities are: * Model data from market operator concerning wholesaler and retailer performance and implications for effective market functioning * Request, collect and analyse information concerning the 'spillover' of customer benefits from the business retail market to other customers * Contribute to analysis of retailer data on market activity, and modelling of customer benefits * Support the team in delivering updates and analyses for Ofwat governance, including Board * Draft material to underpin Ofwat's second annual 'State of the Market' report Other responsibilities include: * Contribute to / support stakeholder engagement initiatives, for example focus groups, briefings for key fora, drafting of materials * Liaise with market operator MOSL concerning collection and completeness of market data necessary to support Ofwat's market monitoring functions * Support work on constructing and understanding customer research project Skills and knowledge required: * Highly numerate with strong analytical skills * In-depth knowledge of economics, including industrial economics / theory of firm, and economic regulation * Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex analysis and issues to non-technical audiences * Ability to take ownership and accountability for delivery of tasks and projects. Additional information: For further information, please contact: procurement@ofwat.gsi.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/8bda5418-ad51-4174-940d-9b665bada2c6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOM CALLAHAN

Further Information

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