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Interim Principal Economist

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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22 Nov 2021 at 22:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the position of Interim Principal Economist, valued at £83,168, was conducted by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat). This contract falls within the general management consultancy services category and is primarily located in Birmingham and London, United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 19 April 2021 to 27 September 2021, after a tender period that concluded on 8 April 2021. The procurement method used was the ESPO Framework, and the tender has been awarded as of 16 April 2021.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the management consultancy sector, particularly those focusing on water regulation and infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in economic consultancy, policy shaping, or wholesale water markets would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in such tenders not only aids in diversifying a firm's portfolio but also contributes to the evolving water supply landscape in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Principal Economist

Notice Description

Interim Principal Economist - shaping the policy framework for how Ofwat regulates infrastructure projects under different commercial models to encourage the long term development of water supply options. Exploring the opportunities for wholesale water markets and trading, including bulk transfers between water companies. Additional information: For further information, contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0d13650-3fc0-45fe-b196-431439b37334
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ba0fd5b-2760-431c-aaef-7bf7bce45738
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 - ESPO Framework
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
£83,168 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,168 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2021 - 27 Sep 2021 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

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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