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title: "Ofwat Innovation Fund Evaluation Support"
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# Ofwat Innovation Fund Evaluation Support

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30910bb7-6aef-42c3-8060-e9ada036be27

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Ofwat Innovation Fund Evaluation Support" was conducted by the Water Services Regulation Authority, focusing on general management consultancy services. This tender is part of an open procurement method, aimed at evaluating the impacts of the Innovation Fund within the water and wastewater sector in England and Wales. The contract period commenced on 17 January 2022 and concluded on 31 March 2022, with the tender period wrapping up on 4 January 2022. The project was estimated at £33,750, and the delivery addresses included regions in West Midlands and London.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that have expertise in management consultancy and evaluation services within the water sector. Companies focused on innovation assessments, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. By participating in these types of evaluations, businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute to advancements in the water services industry.

## Notice

The Supplier will undertake additional work in support of this evaluation (Phase 1) to: * establish a baseline looking at the level of innovation in the water and wastewater companies in England and Wales prior to the implementation of the Fund * establish a baseline for the wider supply chain to the water sector * identify any gaps in the proposed evaluation approach and planned data collection to provide assurance that we are collecting the appropriate data to enable us to undertake a full evaluation of the impacts of the Innovation Fund. * undertake a desktop review of existing reports and data about innovation in the water sector * review the theory of change, process evaluation and impact framework provided by Nesta * undertake engagement with key stakeholders, including the water companies in England and Wales, trade bodies and the wider supply chain (facilitated by Ofwat) * work closely with Ofwat and its delivery partner Nesta, including Arup and Isle Utilities who are supporting Nesta. 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/4728a05d-697d-4c4f-81d6-f3cc2e073c0a |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,750 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4728a05d-697d-4c4f-81d6-f3cc2e073c0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4728a05d-697d-4c4f-81d6-f3cc2e073c0a
  26th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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