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title: "Cost of Capital: Beta and gearing"
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# Cost of Capital: Beta and gearing

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26a02336-2baa-489a-8de3-ad7b9859e81e

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## Summary

Ofcom, based in London, has conducted a procurement process titled "Cost of Capital: Beta and Gearing," classified under the Financial Consultancy Services sector (CPV 66171000). The procurement process, which was executed through a competitive quotation method (below threshold), aims to acquire advice related to the cost of capital calculations for Ofcom's upcoming Telecoms Access Review. The contract, valued at £112,150, covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several British Overseas Territories, with the procurement stage being in the Award phase. Key dates include the tender period ending on 29th May 2024, and the contract running from 10th July 2024 to 30th January 2026, with the award made on 27th June 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in financial consultancy. Given the contract's nature, organisations experienced in providing strategic financial insights in regulatory and telecom contexts would be particularly well-suited. As Ofcom seeks expert advisory services, this contract presents an advantageous avenue for proficient consultancy firms looking to establish or enhance their profile within the financial and regulatory consulting domain. Partnering with a regulatory authority such as Ofcom could also lead to further opportunities within the sector. The awarded supplier for this contract was CEPA LLP, an SME based in London.

## Notice

The contract relates to advice required by Ofcom related to the calculation of certain parameters related to the cost of capital used in Ofcom's upcoming Telecoms Access Review (financial beta and gearing).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c2baf4-cde7-44e3-9c07-2563ab8f1d72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2024 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,150 |
| 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 | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c2baf4-cde7-44e3-9c07-2563ab8f1d72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c2baf4-cde7-44e3-9c07-2563ab8f1d72
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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