Award

Economic Consultancy Services

SCOTTISH WATER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2022 at 11:05

Award

06 May 2022 at 11:05

Tender

22 Nov 2021 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Scottish Water for "Economic Consultancy Services" aims to support their Business & Economics team starting in February 2022. This contract falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is located in Scotland. The tender is currently at the Award stage, with contracts recently signed on 25 April 2022. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a negotiated procedure following a prior call for competition. The estimated contract value is £6,000,000, and Scottish Water intends to establish long-term agreements with up to three economic consultancy firms over a term of at least three years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in economic consultancy, particularly those with expertise in cost-benefit analysis and stakeholder engagement. Businesses that understand the regulatory environment in Scotland and possess a track record in providing niche economic insights will be well-placed to compete. The long-term nature of the contract allows for sustained collaboration, making this an attractive prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Economic Consultancy Services

Notice Description

This notice seeks offers for economic consultancy services and support of Scottish Water's Business & Economics team from February 2022, in a significant change programme that is central to our business' plans and aspirations. This will lead to setting up a long-term contract for at least 3 years, with up to 3 economic consultancies. The main design, build, testing and delivery of the work will be undertaken with the internal teams and these consultancies. However, we will also seek support from others for supplementary niche and bespoke input requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice seeks offers for economic consultancy services and support of Scottish Water's Business & Economics team from February 2022, in a significant change programme that is central to our business' plans and aspirations. This will lead to setting up a long-term contract for at least 3 years, with up to 3 economic consultancies. The main design, build, testing and delivery of the work will be undertaken with the internal teams and these consultancies. However, we will also seek support from others for supplementary niche and bespoke input requirements. Additional information: The ITN documents can also be accessed by logging in through the Scottish Water Delta e-sourcing webpage https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/ and through the Response Manager section using the following Access Code: R82YR77F58

Renewal: 3 year initial period with 5 x 1 year extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f8f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011822-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
iain.masterson@scottishwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7443876127

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

OXERA CONSULTING

VIVID ECONOMICS

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