Planning

2024-133 RIIO-3 Independent Technical Advisor

OFGEM

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Planning

20 Jun 2025 at 12:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, is planning a procurement process for the role titled "2024-133 RIIO-3 Independent Technical Advisor". This process focuses on securing services from industry experts in accounting, auditing, and business consultancy, with the objective of providing design, procurement, and cost assurance for load-related projects in the RIIO-ET3 framework. The tender is currently at the planning stage, as of 20 June 2025, with a projected communication notice set for 28 August 2025. The procurement process takes place in the United Kingdom and targets a contract period beginning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2041.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in advisory services, particularly those experienced in technical audits and management consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. With a focus on securing expert technical advice, the tender is best suited for businesses with a solid track record in ensuring compliance and delivering fiscal and strategic consultancy services within regulated environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2024-133 RIIO-3 Independent Technical Advisor

Notice Description

Procurement of an 'Independent Technical Adviser to provide assurance to Ofgem on the design, procurement, and cost of delivering selected load-related projects in RIIO-ET3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034054-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2041 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
Gary Carlton
Contact Email
procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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