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title: "Research for Sixth Gear"
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buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
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# Research for Sixth Gear

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-497c55a4-7872-4544-85be-79bd3e4b2449

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has completed a public procurement process for a project titled "Research for Sixth Gear," which falls under general management consultancy services. The procurement was conducted as a single tender action below threshold, with a total contract value of £22,450. The contract period commenced on 18th September 2019 and concluded on 31st March 2020. This project involved diagnostic work to support Ofwat's organisational transformation efforts and encompassed desktop research, interviews, workshops, and a final report. The tender was finalised on 16th March 2020.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in organisational development and research analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering consultancy and research methodologies would be well-positioned to participate in such tenders. Engaging with Ofwat's ongoing transformation agenda may also open avenues for further collaborations, making this an attractive prospect for qualified vendors in the consulting industry.

## Notice

The Public Office will undertake a foundational piece of diagnostic work to support OFWAT's ambitions to mature and transform as an organisation ready to deliver on the ambitious agenda set in the OFWAT emerging strategy. They will undertake desktop research and analysis, one to telephone interviews, create & deliver group workshops and drop in sessions, two feedback sessions to SLT, and create a final slidedeck report on findings. 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/e5a51d06-4d04-43b7-b376-2ce6abd8a1f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,450 |
| 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 (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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PUBLIC OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2020 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a51d06-4d04-43b7-b376-2ce6abd8a1f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a51d06-4d04-43b7-b376-2ce6abd8a1f4
  16th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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