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Cost Assessment and Ofwat's Special Merger Regime

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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09 Nov 2020 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) recently completed a tender titled "Cost Assessment and Ofwat's Special Merger Regime". This procurement, characterised as general management consultancy services, took place primarily in Birmingham and London. The procurement was a direct method involving a single tender action below the threshold, with a total contract value of £60,160. The contract commenced on 16 September 2020 and concluded on 16 October 2020. The award notice for this contract was published on 9 November 2020, following the tender period that ended on 17 August 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in management consultancy services. Businesses possessing expertise in cost assessment and regulatory frameworks, particularly within the water sector, would find this contract highly relevant. Competing for such tenders can provide firms with invaluable experience and showcase their capabilities in navigating regulatory challenges, potentially leading to further projects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cost Assessment and Ofwat's Special Merger Regime

Notice Description

This Project has two objectives: To help Ofwat to use its powers under the special merger regime in the Water in way that is well-evidenced and rigorous in support of consumer interests. To recommend potential changes to Ofwat's approach to Cost Assessment that could mitigate the negative impacts of one or more mergers on its work, and hence on Consumers Additional information: For further information please contact;procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7535cec-2d41-4411-b0a2-6a18461afbb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514b0f50-a47b-427d-a47d-10ea7ae413de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£60,160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2020 - 16 Oct 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
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

COMPASS LEXECON (PARENT COMPANY FTI CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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