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Impact Evaluation

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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17 Dec 2021 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is seeking external economic consultancy support through a direct procurement method for the contract titled "Impact Evaluation." This initiative falls under the general management consultancy services category, with a total value of £73,000. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with key dates including a contract start date of 24 May 2021 and an end date of 31 August 2021. The tender was concluded on 3 May 2021 and involved locations primarily in the West Midlands and London.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic consultancy and evaluation services, particularly those with a focus on regulatory impact assessments within the water sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract's suitability listing indicates a preference for such businesses. Companies that have experience in management consultancy and possess the ability to connect regulatory interventions with key sector outcomes will be positioned well to compete for future tenders in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Impact Evaluation

Notice Description

This contract is for external economic consultancy support to provide analytical input for a Board awayday, which will focus on evaluating the prgnisation's impact on key outcomes, and its overall effectiveness as the England and Wales water sector regulator. The project will look to assess the connections between the organisation's regulatory interventions and the key sector outcome metrics. Additional information: For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f603ea78-7145-4d20-8dbf-aaff3efadebd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/945cafc5-f6bb-48e0-9559-75e37fbc14b5
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£73,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2021 - 31 Aug 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

FRONTIER ECONMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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