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Ofwat's New Website

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY, which is based in Birmingham, England. The contract, titled "Ofwat's New Website," falls under the IT services industry category and has a total value of £54,320. The contract period started on 18 July 2015 and will run until 17 July 2017. This initiative is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Forepoint Limited on 30 July 2015. The procurement method classified as 'Other' highlights the flexible approach taken by the contracting authority to identify suitable suppliers for this strategic communications tool.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and internet support. Businesses equipped to develop and maintain digital platforms, enhance user engagement, and streamline communications in the water sector could find a strong fit for their capabilities within this procurement. The emphasis on continual improvement and digital communication also offers avenues for innovative companies looking to establish or grow their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ofwat's New Website

Notice Description

Our emerging corporate strategy is focused on building trust and confidence, and the importance of doing so through our relationships with all water sector stakeholders. This means that, the website will be a key strategic communications tool for us - both by enabling us to build trust and confidence through the continuous provision of reliable, up-to-date and accessible information, and as a relationship building and regulatory tool. The new website project is part of the Business transformation programme (BTP). The objective of the BTP - through its component projects - is to enable Ofwat to implement its strategy through: * implementing a new people strategy to create and support a flexible, well skilled workforce; * creating and implementing training and development programmes to provide the workforce with the necessary skills and support to undertake their roles; * implementing underpinning enabling technologies and systems to support a culture of collaboration and matrix working; * creating centres of excellence to provide guidance and support, best practice and frameworks to support projects and programmes; * improved management information and reporting on performance, risk and compliance. The new website is an underpinning enabling technology that creates a framework for programmes and projects to better communicate digitally with their stakeholders. Developing the new website will develop a centre of excellence and expertise in digital communications that provide information, guidance and reporting across the water and wastewater sector and beyond. Creating a plan for continual improvement and evolution of the website will include collecting better information about our website, including how audiences use it, and how the organisation can maximise the potential of digital communications as a regulatory tool. Additional information: For further information, please contact: procurement@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea4d23fd-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c7cc96b-6d63-4cf4-8449-fd716d1c330c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 201510 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2015 - 17 Jul 2017 2-3 years
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)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOREPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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