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title: "Economic Regulatory Services"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH WATER"
published: "2023-12-13"
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# Economic Regulatory Services

Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-155f036b-0b8e-4062-88d0-640d4dfb7563

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## Summary

Scottish Water has issued a tender titled "Economic Regulatory Services" seeking offers for economic consultancy services in Scotland. The procurement involves developing a strategic plan for the business, with a framework agreement lasting at least 3 years and potential extensions. The tender, valued at £5,000,000, follows a selective procurement method using a negotiated procedure. The tender period ends on January 23, 2024, with a contract period from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2030.

This opportunity by Scottish Water is suited for economic consultancies looking to support the Strategy & Regulation team. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate. Businesses in research and development consultancy services may find this tender particularly relevant due to its focus on medium- and long-term strategic planning. Participating in this opportunity can lead to long-term partnerships with Scottish Water and contribute to business growth in the consultancy services sector.

## Notice

This notice seeks offers for economic consultancy services and support of Scottish Water's Strategy & Regulation team from February 2024, in the context of developing our medium- and long-term strategic plan for the business. This will lead to setting up a long-term framework agreement for at least 3 years with the option of extensions of 3 x 1 years extension options, with up to 4 economic consultancies. The main design and delivery of the work will be undertaken with the internal teams and these consultancies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b5d6f0-633b-4e69-ac97-632fe340412b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH WATER |
| Locality | PAUL STEWART |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G72 8TY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambuslang West |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2023 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b5d6f0-633b-4e69-ac97-632fe340412b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86b5d6f0-633b-4e69-ac97-632fe340412b
  13th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Paul-Stewart:-Research-and-development-consultancy-services./7ZGNU3G856
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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