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PR19 Interim Cost Assessment - Policy Support for CMA Referrals

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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22 Apr 2020 at 14:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is conducting a procurement process titled "PR19 Interim Cost Assessment - Policy Support for CMA Referrals," falling under the services industry category. The process began on 25 March 2020, with the contract period starting on 30 March 2020 and ending on 16 October 2020. This procurement is classified as a direct method through a single tender action, with a total value of £57,500. The tender concluded on 14 February 2020, covering delivery locations in both the West Midlands and London.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer management consultancy services to engage with Ofwat. As the selected supplier, CEPA LLP will deliver high-quality outputs on CMA referrals, which could serve as a valuable case study for SMEs in the consultancy industry. Businesses with expertise in regulatory compliance, management consultancy, and stakeholder engagement will find this procurement particularly relevant, potentially positioning themselves for future tenders in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR19 Interim Cost Assessment - Policy Support for CMA Referrals

Notice Description

The key personnel will continue to work on referrals of PR19 final determinations to the CMA, producing high-quality outputs within short time periods, responding to companies' submissions and responding to queries fro the CMA themselves. The key personnel will be working on a secondment basis with OFWAT. As the secondee will be working under the direct supervision of OFWAT personnel and at its premises, their work will not be subject to the Contractor's review or quality procedures. Accordingly the Contractor will have no responsibility for supervising the Secondee's work during the secondment and is not responsible for Secondee's work. Additional information: For further information please contact;procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf189f58-6f17-4fe1-b2a2-e2b6ef0a3e16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£57,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2020 - 16 Oct 2020 6-12 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

CEPA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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