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Bioresources - Setting a Standardised Methodology for Quantifying the Cost of Sludge Liquor Treatment in the Water Industry

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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11 Feb 2021 at 11:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is seeking consultancy services through an open tender titled "Bioresources - Setting a Standardised Methodology for Quantifying the Cost of Sludge Liquor Treatment in the Water Industry." This project falls under the general management consultancy and environmental services sectors, aiming to standardise methodologies within the water industry. The tender was active until 8 September 2020, with an awarded contract value of £39,096 for the service period from 16 September 2020 to 6 November 2020. The primary locations involved include Birmingham and London, UK.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in consultancy and environmental services, particularly those specialising in water management and regulation compliance. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for standardising treatment methodologies and have experience working with regulatory authorities would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider such contracts as potential avenues for growth and collaboration within the water industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bioresources - Setting a Standardised Methodology for Quantifying the Cost of Sludge Liquor Treatment in the Water Industry

Notice Description

Scope of project and overall objectives There are four key elements of the project that the Supplier will be expected to deliver. These are: Deliverable 1 - Initial findings on potential options for standardisation. Prior to the delivery of the draft report, the Supplier will be required to communicate initial findings on company methodologies and potential options for standardisation to Ofwat. Deliverable 2 - Draft report. The draft report will discuss the range of methodologies WASCs are currently employing to quantify sludge liquor treatment costs and will propose options to Ofwat for a future standardised methodology. Deliverable 3 - Presentation on draft report. The Supplier will give a presentation to Ofwat and the WASCs on the draft report and offer the opportunity to comment on this. Deliverable 4 - Final report. The final report will be reviewed, and providing expectations are met, signed off by the Ofwat project lead. Additional information: For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f17a58b1-5121-476c-b75f-74d78c7f8de7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa90ef31-8516-401c-83a5-6d5a31130172
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,096 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,096 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2020 - 6 Nov 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
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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

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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