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title: "Introduction of B-Mex into the Business Retail Market"
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# Introduction of B-Mex into the Business Retail Market

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a76fb0f-b56e-4e12-9d45-2f31673e2826

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority is conducting a procurement process titled "Introduction of B-Mex into the Business Retail Market". This process falls under the general management consultancy services category, with a total procurement value of £63,312.50 GBP. The procurement method is specified as an open procedure (below threshold), and the contract period is scheduled to run from 18th January 2021 to 31st March 2021. The initial tender period concluded on 8th January 2021 in locations across the West Midlands and London.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in general management consultancy services, particularly those focused on enhancing customer experiences in the wholesale market. Businesses capable of providing independent expert advice related to policy implementation and service optimisation would be well-positioned to compete effectively, driving growth through innovation in service delivery and customer engagement strategies.

## Notice

Independent expert advice to explore whether - in principle - a B-MeX incentive could be used to incentivise wholesalers to provide their services in ways that produce a better experience for end business customers. We would also like this independent expert advice to consider and set out the key policy issues that would need to be resolved by the market in developing and potentially implementing such an incentive. Additional information: 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/9b4763c7-4781-4bdd-8ee4-191a05b6d2a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,312 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,312 |
| 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 |
| 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 | EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2022 at 16:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4763c7-4781-4bdd-8ee4-191a05b6d2a8
- 14 Mar 2022 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4763c7-4781-4bdd-8ee4-191a05b6d2a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4763c7-4781-4bdd-8ee4-191a05b6d2a8
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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