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The Provision of Economic and Regulatory Consultancy Services

Scottish Water

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Aug 2017 at 01:00

OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Tender

16 Jan 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F5 - Contract Notice (Utilities)
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water is conducting a procurement process for "The Provision of Economic and Regulatory Consultancy Services," aimed at assisting the Strategic Customer Service Planning Director. This tender falls within the water industry sector and is based in Stepps, Glasgow, UK. The procurement method chosen is selective, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The deadline for submissions is set for 23rd February 2017, and the estimated contract value ranges between GBP 400,000 to GBP 700,000, with an initial duration of three years, extendable by an additional three years at Scottish Water's discretion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those with expertise in economic and regulatory matters within the UK water sector. Businesses with a strong understanding of the regulatory environment in Scotland, experience in strategic planning, and previous engagement with utility boards will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement aims to enhance Scottish Water's operations during the Strategic Review of Charges for 2021, making it an appealing contract for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Economic and Regulatory Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Scottish Water is looking for the provision of skilled resources to support the Strategic Customer Service Planning Director by providing a specialist service in the area of Economic and Regulation Consulting Services. The provision will be utilised to support the programme of work that is to be undertaken by Scottish Water for the Strategic Review of Charges for 2021 and into the early years of the regulatory period 2021-2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Water is looking for the provision of skilled resources to work within the Strategic Customer Service Planning Directorate providing a specialist service in the area of Economic and Regulation Consulting Services. The provision will be utilised to support the programme of work that is to be undertaken by Scottish Water for the Strategic Review of Charges for 2021 and into the early years of the regulatory period 2021-2027. It is essential that the service provider has: - An appreciation and understanding of the regulatory context in Scotland and the differences and similarities with the water sector in England & Wales. - An understanding and can work with the principles of ethical business regulation. - Previous experience of economic and regulatory consultancy work in the UK Water sector, UK utilities and the UK public sector in the last 3 years. - Previous experience of engaging directly with Boards and Executive teams within UK utilities in the last 3 years - Strong links and associations with economic research and academic institutions. The service provider will be required to support Scottish Water through the Strategic Review of Charges and beyond in a number of areas. The service provider will support: - the Director of Strategic Customer Service Planning responsible for the development and reporting of Scottish Water's forthcoming business plan and subsequent delivery plans. - the Head of Strategy & Economic Regulation responsible for managing the Strategic Review programme in assisting Scottish Water by developing and reviewing material to inform the forthcoming business plan and subsequent delivery plans. The service provider will also work with Scottish Water and any other relevant parties to enable it to engage and inform the stakeholders such as the WICS Commission, WICS team and the Customer Forum. As such they will act to provide additional expertise and resource to Scottish Water to undertake the work for the Review and beyond. The areas of interest are likely to include, but are not necessarily be limited to, those discussed in the WICS notes to the Customer Forum during the last review - which can be found at http://www.watercommission.co.uk/view_CustomerForum.aspx. We note that the subjects of service maintenance and resilience are of particular interest in the development of the Strategic Review of Charges for 2021 and beyond. The estimated total value of the contract excluding VAT is between GBP400,000- GBP700,000, the duration will be for six (6) years, with an initial period of three (3) years fixed and the potential of a one three (3) year extension at the sole discretion of Scottish Water. Scottish Water reserves the right to appoint to multiple providers or a single provider based on the best practical and economic solution. It is envisaged that Scottish Water will take 4-6 companies to ITN (Invitation to Negotiate) stage. With the view to the contract start being spring 2017.

Renewal: 3 years initial fixed with a potential one 3 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000475082
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291989
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Water
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBERNAULD ROAD
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN269935
    The Provision of Economic and Regulatory Consultancy Services - Scottish Water is looking for the provision of skilled resources to support the Strategic Customer Service Planning Director by providing a specialist service in the area of Economic and Regulation Consulting Services. The provision will be utilised to support the programme of work that is to be undertaken by Scottish Water for the Strategic Review of Charges for 2021 and into the early years of the regulatory period 2021-2027.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291989
    The Provision of Economic and Regulatory Consultancy Services - Scottish Water is looking for the provision of skilled resources to support the Strategic Customer Service Planning Director by providing a specialist service in the area of Economic and Regulation Consulting Services. The provision will be utilised to support the programme of work that is to be undertaken by Scottish Water for the Strategic Review of Charges for 2021 and into the early years of the regulatory period 2021-2027.

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