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Covid Policy and Analytical Support

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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26 Aug 2020 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is conducting a procurement titled "Covid Policy and Analytical Support", with the aim of understanding the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on regulated water and wastewater companies in the UK. This tender falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services and has been awarded a contract value of £37,500. The procurement method used was a single tender action, and the contract will run from 17 August 2020 to 20 November 2020. The relevant locations are Birmingham and London, with the tender period having ended on 12 August 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory and economic analysis related to the water sector. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the challenges faced by utility companies in the wake of Covid-19, and those capable of providing valuable insights into regulatory adjustments, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) may also find suitable opportunities within this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Covid Policy and Analytical Support

Notice Description

The regulated water and wastewater companies provide essential services, as monopoly suppliers, to customers. The Covid-19 pandemic has required them to adapt and respond in ways that ensure that customers continue to receive resilient water and wastewater services. We need to understand what the impacts of covid-19 on companies might be and what that might mean for how we assess each company's 2020-21performance. Ultimately we will need to reach a view of whether we should adjust the regulatory framework to account for the impact of Covid-19 and, if so, how and when we make the adjustments. Any decision will have a direct impact on the services and bills of customers or the allowed revenue of companies. Additional information: For further information please contact;procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d97e23f5-e402-4f46-bff5-76a90c03d582
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee18fa0f-2136-4c0c-8158-076ed862032b
Current Stage
Award
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2020 - 20 Nov 2020 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 (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

ECONOMIC CONSULTING ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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