Award

Provision of professional services

WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2021 at 00:00

Tender

02 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of professional services is being conducted by the Water Industry Commission for Scotland, located in Stirling, Scotland. This open tender, valued at £4,000,000, was initiated to secure economic, legal, and regulatory advice, crucial for achieving the Commission's Strategic Objectives as outlined in its Corporate Plan. The tender period ended on 31st March 2021, following which the award was made to Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP and Oxera Consulting LLP. The legal basis for this contract follows EU guidelines, and it is classified as a service under the CPV code 98112000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional services, particularly those with expertise in economic and legal advisory roles. The contract is particularly suitable for large firms as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality services. Given the competitive nature highlighted by a single remaining bid from an SME and a non-EU foreign entity, businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector may find this an attractive opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure long-term engagement with a government body.

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Notice Title

Provision of professional services

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of economic, legal and regulatory advice and support in connection with the delivery of the Commission's Strategic Objectives as outlined in its Corporate Plan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of economic, legal and regulatory advice and support in connection with the delivery of the Commission's Strategic Objectives as outlined in its Corporate Plan.

Renewal: 3 periods of one year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000645848
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424654
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@watercommission.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01786430200

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 1JH
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

OXERA CONSULTING

SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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