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title: "Call-Off Proofreading and Editing Services"
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buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
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# Call-Off Proofreading and Editing Services

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3161c33b-3afe-4afd-9e2b-677da4c9cbf0

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has initiated a tender for "Call-Off Proofreading and Editing Services" aimed at enhancing the written communications of the authority. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically related to business, professional, and specialist organisations, with a focus on proofreading services. The tender is currently in the planning stage and is set to close on 30 May 2017, with a contract period beginning on 2 June 2017 and concluding on 31 March 2018. The services will be delivered to locations in West Midlands and London, with a estimated contract value ranging from £10,000 to £20,000. The procurement method is through an open procedure.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in editorial and proofreading services. Businesses that possess strong capabilities in collaboration, adherence to established guidelines, and editing technical documents would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies interested in supporting governmental communications and enhancing the public sector's written outputs can leverage this opportunity to gain valuable experience and foster growth.

## Notice

The scope of the project includes: Collaborating with project manager and programme team to define scope of communications support required (as set out below): Agreeing production timetable. Providing copy, stylistic and developmental editing of Ofwat publications. This can include but is not restricted to correcting errors such as misspellings, typographical errors, miss-numbering or mislabelling, word usage, punctuation, identifying deviations, checking for conformity and consistency, and rewriting and restructuring text. Using technical expertise and a wide range of composing and editing tools as required. Working to Ofwat templates and guidelines. Our corporate visual identity guide outlines our visual style and approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f57d17c-590e-4f78-a9a9-79083cba7e97 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79821100 - Proofreading services
- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 15 May 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f57d17c-590e-4f78-a9a9-79083cba7e97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f57d17c-590e-4f78-a9a9-79083cba7e97
  15th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY142670
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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