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title: "2022-103 Economic Expertise to support work on ED2"
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# 2022-103 Economic Expertise to support work on ED2

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f4f0735-9dab-44e0-b1c5-7f678acea24f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the tender titled "2022-103 Economic Expertise to support work on ED2" was awarded to Cepa by Ofgem. The tender falls under the services category and involves technical analysis or consultancy services. The contract period is from 12th September 2022 to 6th April 2023. Ofgem, located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, is the buying organization. The tender was in the "Award" stage, with a total value of £170,000 and an open procurement method.

This consultancy tender awarded to Cepa by Ofgem provides opportunities for businesses specializing in technical analysis, consultancy services, and economic research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract period allows for long-term engagement and collaboration, offering a platform for business growth and development within the consultancy services sector.

## Notice

This consultancy focuses on three areas; Frontier Shift Ofgem requires advice and support for its approach to ongoing efficiency (OE) and real price effects (RPEs) (together 'frontier shift') as part of the ED2 draft determinations in 2022. Totex Modelling The main aim of this task order is to support Ofgem in development of its approach to cost assessment at RIIO-ED2, in particular how cost assessment should use top down totex econometric modelling in challenge of DNO Reponses to our Draft Determination. The consultants will also provide general support in assessing any challenges to our Draft Determinations further developing and assessing the RIIO outputs and regulatory mechanisms where appropriate. LRE Uncertainty Mechanisms Support in finalising the detailed design of the secondary reinforcement volume driver and LV service volume driver.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e326228-5c2b-4013-8e0e-122365884106 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2022 - 6 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEPA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2022 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e326228-5c2b-4013-8e0e-122365884106

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e326228-5c2b-4013-8e0e-122365884106
  22nd September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP165150
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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