--- title: "Interim - Codes for Adoption Manager" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30f0e310-14f0-4b24-990e-e64ce9af28c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30f0e310-14f0-4b24-990e-e64ce9af28c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30f0e310-14f0-4b24-990e-e64ce9af28c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30f0e310-14f0-4b24-990e-e64ce9af28c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY" published: "2017-01-03" --- # Interim - Codes for Adoption Manager Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30f0e310-14f0-4b24-990e-e64ce9af28c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30f0e310-14f0-4b24-990e-e64ce9af28c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30f0e310-14f0-4b24-990e-e64ce9af28c1.json) ## Summary The Water Services Regulation Authority is overseeing a tender process titled "Interim - Codes for Adoption Manager," focusing on technical analysis and consultancy services. This procurement is taking place in both the West Midlands and London, with a total contract value of £73,000. The tender was open until October 13, 2016, and the contract period commenced on November 15, 2016, and is set to conclude on March 31, 2017. The procurement method employed is classified under 'Other,' and the current stage is complete with an awarded contract. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in regulatory frameworks and stakeholder engagement within the water sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those capable of addressing the complex technical and operational challenges involved in developing adoption agreements for water and sewerage infrastructure. Engaging in this contract could enhance their portfolio and foster relationships with key industry players and regulatory bodies. ## Notice The holder of this role will lead Ofwat's work in developing the draft codes with respect to adoption agreements that Ofwat will be required to consult on. * Producing (by end November 2016) a response document summarising the key issues raised in responses to our discussion document and outlining how we will take forward the next stage of thinking on the codes. * Developing and documenting a robust understanding of the technical requirements and processes water and sewerage companies require when adopting new connections infrastructure and the rationale for these, and how these might differ between companies. * Developing and documenting a robust understanding of some of the potential barriers to competition and/or service delivery issues customers may face as a result of the requirements and processes water and sewerage companies requires when adopting new connections infrastructure. * Engaging (through meetings and workshops), with external stakeholders, including Government, water and sewerage companies, the Drinking Water Inspectorate, customers and other interested parties to understand and prioritise areas of concern for inclusion in the codes and to understand areas that should not form part of the codes. * Coordinating and presenting at stakeholder events to inform the codes' development and to build buy-in to our proposals. * Preparing draft codes for adoption agreements for water and for sewerage infrastructure in England, reflecting Ofwat's regulatory model, corporate narrative and related work; advice provided by our Legal team; and work already underway or done by the sector to align approaches to adoption agreements. * Documenting what different may be required as and when codes are developed for Wales, and which sections of the draft codes for England would be equally applicable in Wales. * Delivering by March 2017 the documents we will need for the statutory consultation on the codes, as required by the Water Act 2014, so that they are ready once the relevant sections of the Water Act 2014 are commenced. * Obtaining the necessary internal approvals for our proposed approach and the consultation document(s), including presenting recommendations to Delivery and Programme Boards as appropriate. * Leading our communications activity in relation to the development of the draft codes, in liaison with our Corporate Communications team. * Sharing the outcomes of the work with the wider Casework Programme team in order to embed technical understanding and knowledge of the draft codes and how they have been developed, in order prepare for follow-on work arising after the statutory consultation and on-going management and potential compliance issues. * Working effectively with others in the Casework Programme and other Ofwat Programmes to ensure our approach to the codes is joined-up with wider relevant work underway. Additional information: For further information, please contact: procurement@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaad8834-1181-4c96-8e24-49b04b0e8ff3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Nov 2016 | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £73,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £73,000 | | 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 | | 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Jan 2017 at 12:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaad8834-1181-4c96-8e24-49b04b0e8ff3 - 22 Nov 2016 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaad8834-1181-4c96-8e24-49b04b0e8ff3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaad8834-1181-4c96-8e24-49b04b0e8ff3 3rd January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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