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Social Purpose for Water Companies

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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28 Feb 2020 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has completed a tender for the project titled "Social Purpose for Water Companies". This initiative falls within the general management consultancy services category and has a contract value of £20,000. The contracting process utilised a direct procurement method, specifically a single-tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 26th February 2019, with the contract being active from 1st March 2019 until 2nd April 2019. The locations for the delivery of services are in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy, particularly those who can navigate the complexities of social contracts in the water sector. Companies that emphasise social purpose and have experience in addressing legitimacy and political issues within this industry would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Hodgkin Associates Limited, who can demonstrate their expertise and understanding of these unique challenges, may benefit from the innovative nature of this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Purpose for Water Companies

Notice Description

The general case for social contract This is about the board arguements for and against why companies should adopt a broader social purpose and examples of where this appears to be happening reviewing at a high level the arguments around social contract and why some businesses appear to be adopting some of these principles. Define problem(s) in water sector and how social contract could address them This is an extension of the why companies might consider operating witha broader social purpose, although focused specifically on the water sector. This is driven by (real) issues of ligitimacy and political arguments and counter-arguments. Additional information: For Further Information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4387a4e-639f-4ac0-a3f9-24aef2578af5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e72655e-1361-41c7-820f-687dde9fb2f3
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
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 2 Apr 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 (OFWAT)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mailbox@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

HODGKIN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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