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Interim Director of Economics

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is seeking an Interim Director of Economics to lead key work streams in the Water 2020 Programme. This procurement falls under the category of supply services of personnel, with an estimated contract value of £157,700. The tender process was initiated using the open procedure and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 10 June 2015 and conclude on 30 October 2015. Delivery addresses for this role span regions in the West Midlands and London, reflecting the geographical scope of the engagement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in economic consultancy and personnel supply services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory environments and market design. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, as the contracting authority appears open to engaging various suppliers. Those with a background in public sector consultancy or experience working with regulatory bodies will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Director of Economics

Notice Description

Job purpose * The purpose of this role is to lead key work streams in the Water 2020 Programme. The successful candidate would be expected to lead a portfolio of projects covering a major work stream for the programme. They would be a member of the delivery board responsible for oversight of the whole programme. * The successful candidate will be expected to play a lead role in designing and developing work programme to support publication of initial proposals by December 2015. * For example the successful candidate might lead our Design work stream, including the design of any new upstream markets and the PR19 arrangements. This will include definition of services, assessment of barriers to competition and scope for addressing these issues. It will consider design of PR19 price controls and scope for greater use of competition. It will also co-ordinate work in other work streams such as development of new access pricing arrangements and approach to the RCV. Key responsibilities within the programme * The successful candidate will be responsible for leading multi-functional teams that will submit to the SRO proposals for: a. Defining which services should be subject to competition in the market b. Defining which services should be subject to competition for the market c. Defining what services should be subject to monopoly regulation and how to most efficiently regulate those services d. What consequential changes are needed to support competition, such as the approach to access pricing and RCV allocation 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
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a48332b-d19c-4978-bfc4-d759f165a09c
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£157,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 201510 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2015 - 30 Oct 2015 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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECONOMIC INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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