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Call Off Proofreading and Editing Services

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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21 Jan 2019 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY has announced a contract titled "Call Off Proofreading and Editing Services," which falls under the industry category of proofreading services. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, this procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract effective from 3rd January 2019 to 31st March 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £28,500 and the tender period concluded on 5th December 2018. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in proofreading and editing services, particularly those experienced in regulatory and technical documentation. Companies skilled in providing clear, concise, and accessible communication are well-suited to compete for this work. With an emphasis on collaboration and meeting strict deadlines, businesses that can offer flexibility and expertise in language editing techniques will have a strong advantage in this tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call Off Proofreading and Editing Services

Notice Description

Ofwat has a number of key publications to be published each year to a challenging timetable. In particular, we are currently (2018-19) making decisions within our price review. One of the ways we regulate is to set the price, investment and service package that customers receive. This includes setting limits on the prices the companies can charge their customers. We currently carry out a review of these price limits every five years. This will need to be widely published to our Stakeholders and other interested parties in clear and easy to understand language. The work shall be project based as commissioned by the Customer's Project Manager. The Supplier shall be given at least two working days' notice of the start of each project work unless agreed otherwise between the parties. This is a guide only and there may be occasions where less notice is given particularly where the project work is ad hoc (i.e. not identified as a specific project within this document). Where the work relates to Water 2020 draft methodology consultation and final methodology consultation then the Supplier shall operate on the basis of the information given in this document as notice. The overall objectives of the project are: Provide communications support to ensure completion and publication of PR19 initial assessment of business plans. Provide communications support to ensure completion and publication of PR19 early draft determinations. Provide communications support to ensure completion and publication of PR19 late draft determinations. Provide communications support to ensure completion and publication of PR19 final determinations. The scope of the project includes: Collaborating with project manager and programme team to define scope of communications support required. Agreeing production timetable Providing copy, stylistic and developmental editing of Ofwat publications. This can include but is not restricted to correcting errors such as misspellings, typographical errors, miss-numbering or mislabelling, word usage, punctuation, identifying deviations, checking for conformity and consistency, and rewriting and restructuring text. Using technical expertise and a wide range of composing and editing tools as required. Working to Ofwat templates and guidelines. Our corporate visual identity guide outlines our visual style and approach. The contract period is estimated to be 17 December 2018 - 31 March 2020. The timescale for all project work (specified and ad hoc) is to be agreed between the parties. Additional information: For further information, please contact: procurement@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk Please note that this is a call-off contract so it is difficult to quantify exact spend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4f1447d-649e-4db0-b548-b285da083493
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29859f7a-314b-4985-ae45-3d3eb9cd84f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

79821100 - Proofreading services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
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)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDHOUSE LANE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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