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title: "Risk and return support for CMA referrals"
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# Risk and return support for CMA referrals

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14a1c1a5-39d4-4752-a9c3-49556b74425c

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## Summary

The procurement process has been completed by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) for the project titled "Risk and return support for CMA referrals." This initiative falls under the general management consultancy services category and is located in Birmingham and London, United Kingdom. The contract, with a total value of £44,000, was awarded following a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to being below threshold. The contract period commenced on 12th October 2020 and concludes on 30th November 2020, with the award notice being published on 4th February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services within the consultancy sector. Businesses with expertise in economic analysis, specifically concerning water regulation and pricing models, would be particularly well-suited to capitalise on future contracts in this area, enhancing their capabilities to engage in competitive bidding processes for similar consultancy work in the public sector.

## Notice

The Supplier shall provide the following Services to the Customer: Review of economic issues related to the WACC in the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA's) provisional findings report on Ofwat's 2019 Price Review in response to 4 water companies' appeal, specifically: The market and regulatory context for 'aiming up' in relation to water in the UK versus other sectors in the UK and elsewhere. Identifying the motives and overall approach including planning versus incentives, the goals and potential role and costs and benefits of aiming up versus alternatives. Additional information: For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f2189ce-9c69-4c31-934c-8ff9b04cbfad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000 |
| 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 | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRANDON-MARETH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2021 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f2189ce-9c69-4c31-934c-8ff9b04cbfad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f2189ce-9c69-4c31-934c-8ff9b04cbfad
  4th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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