Tender

Bulk Charges for New Appointments and Variations Regime (NAVs) in the Water Industry in E&W

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Tender

17 Jul 2019 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is seeking tenders for a project titled "Bulk Charges for New Appointments and Variations Regime (NAVs) in the Water Industry in E&W." This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy sector and is positioned in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period closing on 12th August 2019. The total value of the contract is £80,000, with a minimum value of £50,000, and the contract is set to commence on 2nd September 2019, concluding on 31st March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory frameworks and pricing strategies within the water industry. Companies capable of delivering evaluations, developing methodologies, and providing strategic recommendations will be well-positioned to compete. The focused nature of this tender allows businesses to contribute effectively while addressing specific regulatory challenges faced by Ofwat.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bulk Charges for New Appointments and Variations Regime (NAVs) in the Water Industry in E&W

Notice Description

The overall objectives of this project are to produce: 1. An evaluation, reporting on incumbent water companies' current approaches to setting Bulk Charges for NAVs in England and Wales and the effectiveness of Ofwat's 2018 Bulk Charges Guidance. (Draft by October 2019) 2. A methodology, developing Ofwat's bulk supply charging methodology with regard to monitoring Bulk Charging in England and Wales. (Draft by December 2019) 3. A final report, incorporating the final evaluation and methodology, and recommending practical steps that Ofwat could take to increase effectiveness of its Bulk Charges Guidance. (Draft by January 2020; final by February 2020) 4. Any other areas the Supplier may identify that is not listed above, the scope and price of which to be agreed in advance with Ofwat. The discrete pieces of work 1-3 must be all be completed by their respective dates with the overall deadline of 31 March 2020. More information can be found in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6e0909f-3fa5-4810-abf2-83d1190f9ce5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6778d2db-4b43-4119-812e-6215d466833b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
Contact Name
Lena Cluxton
Contact Email
lena.cluxton@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1216447534

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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