Tender

Framework-Services-Professional Services

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2024 at 09:04

Planning

21 Aug 2024 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "Framework-Services-Professional Services" under the CPV classification "Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction." This is part of their planned Professional Services Framework (PSF), aiming to facilitate the quick and cost-effective procurement of external professional and consultancy services across various business areas. The procurement, currently in the tender update stage, is taking place in Warrington, UK (region UKD) with key updates and documents available from 22 August 2024. The framework encompasses a broad range of services including Business Strategy, Change & Transformation, Environmental & Sustainability, Finance, HR, Procurement & Commercial, Social & Added Value, Strategy, Governance Policy & Regulation, and Technical.

This tender presents significant opportunities for various types of consultancies, ranging from business strategy and management to environmental sustainability and financial consultancy. Businesses equipped to deliver end-to-end professional services such as observation, review, identification of options, implementation, and management across different domains will find ample opportunity for growth. Specific areas of interest include operational planning, project management, compliance, change management, health and safety, financial operations, HR policy, procurement strategies, social value initiatives, and technical solutions. Companies with expertise in these fields can leverage this tender to expand their market presence and secure long-term contracts with a major utility provider.

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Notice Title

Framework-Services-Professional Services

Notice Description

United Utilities intend to procure a Professional Services Framework (PSF) to support business areas across the organisation in obtaining external professional and consultancy services quickly and cost effectively. The purpose of this activity is to inform our approach to procuring an all-encompassing Professional Services and Consultancy Services Provider arrangement, that can be utilised across all Business Areas within United Utilities.

Lot Information

Business Strategy, Structure & Management

The provision of professional services relating to business strategy, structure, direction, management and operations across all United Utilities business areas. Consultants, Consultancies and Professional Service Providers should have capacity to complete end-to-end activity including observation and review, identification and presentation of options, through to implementation, delivery and management. This scope area will include, but not be limited to, the following: * Administration * Business Case Development * Organisational Development * Operational Planning * Operational Review * Project & Programme Management * Risk, Compliance and Opportunity Management * Value for Money

Change & Transformation

The provision of professional services relating to both minor and complex business change and transformation. Consultants, Consultancies and Professional Service Providers should have capacity to complete end-to-end activity including observation and review, identification and presentation of options, through to implementation, delivery and management. This scope area will include, but not be limited to, the following: * Change Management * Growth & Performance Monitoring * Project & Programme Management * Regulation & Policy * Health & Safety * Security * Culture, Ethos and Environment

Environmental & Sustainability

The provision of professional services relating to protecting natural resources, assets and capital, as well as promoting sustainable solutions across United Utilities. Consultants, Consultancies and Professional Service Providers should have capacity to complete end-to-end activity including observation and review, identification and presentation of options, through to implementation, delivery and management. This scope area will include, but not be limited to, the following: * Carbon Net Zero * Circular Economy * Land Agency & Real Estate * Project & Programme Management * Pollution & Contamination * Air, Sound & Smell Quality Assessments * Ecology & Biodiversity * Natural Resource & Natural Asset Management * Nature Based Solutions * Sustainability * Modelling

Finance

The provision of professional services relating to financial advice and support across all United Utilities business areas. Consultants, Consultancies and Professional Service Providers should have capacity to complete end-to-end activity including observation and review, identification and presentation of options, through to implementation, delivery and management. This scope area will include, but not be limited to, the following: * Asset Management * Budgeting & Forecasting * Business Plan Assistance * Project & Programme Management * Corporate Planning & Structure * Financial Operations * Forensic Auditing * Tax, Secretarial, Regulatory and Statutory Compliance * Risk Management * Investment

HR

The provision of professional services relating to Human Resources and People. Consultants, Consultancies and Professional Service Providers should have capacity to complete end-to-end activity including observation and review, identification and presentation of options, through to implementation, delivery and management. This scope area will include, but not be limited to, the following: * Equality, Diversity & Inclusion * HR Policy * Health & Wellbeing * Project & Programme Management * Organisational Design * Training & Development * Dispute Management * HR Advice * People Manager Services

Procurement & Commercial

The provision of professional services relating to Procurement and Supply Chain activity across United Utilities. Consultants, Consultancies and Professional Service Providers should have capacity to complete end-to-end activity including observation and review, identification and presentation of options, through to implementation, delivery and management. This scope area will include, but not be limited to, the following: * Performance Review and Enhancement * Category, Contract and Supplier Management * Project & Programme Management * Cost Reduction, Savings Opportunities & Profitability Advice * Forensic Auditing * Sourcing Advice & Support * Documentation, Strategy, Governance & Policy Review

Social & Added Value

The provision of professional services relating to Social and Added Value across all United Utilities business areas. Consultants, Consultancies and Professional Service Providers should have capacity to complete end-to-end activity including observation and review, identification and presentation of options, through to implementation, delivery and management. This scope area will include, but not be limited to, the following: * Incentives & Initiatives * Project & Programme Management * Environmental, Social & Governance * Social Value, Impact & Wellbeing * Sustainability * Workforce Engagement * Corporate Opportunities

Strategy, Governance Policy & Regulation

The provision of professional services relating to Corporate Strategy, Governance, Regulation and Policy across all United Utilities business areas. Consultants, Consultancies and Professional Service Providers should have capacity to complete end-to-end activity including observation and review, identification and presentation of options, through to implementation, delivery and management. This scope area will include, but not be limited to, the following: * Regulatory Advice * Project & Programme Management * Policy Strategy and/or Appraisal * Strategy Development * Training, Guidance and Advice for obtaining relevant accreditations * Review and Proposal of 'Greener' policies * Carbon Net Zero * Circular Economy * Risk, Compliance and Opportunity Management

Technical

The provision of professional services relating to technical or information technology. Consultants, Consultancies and Professional Service Providers should have capacity to complete end-to-end activity including observation and review, identification and presentation of options, through to implementation, delivery and management. This scope area will include, but not be limited to, the following: * Design, Instruction and Operations of Technical Solutions * Technical Audit, Inspection, and Assessment * Innovation & Transformation * Appraise Business Processes, Priorities, Goals and Needs * Hardware and Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0492ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026780-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services

71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90713100 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Adam Almond
Contact Email
adam.almond@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 765823200

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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