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title: "Role 10 - Senior Associate for strategy development and policy role"
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# Role 10 - Senior Associate for strategy development and policy role

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fcbdb61-4518-46d9-a28f-863ce571f6d3

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is seeking a Senior Associate for strategy development and policy support, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the water sector's vision and regulatory strategies for England and Wales. This tender, entitled "Role 10 - Senior Associate for strategy development and policy role", is classified under general management consultancy services. The procurement method is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with key dates including a tender period ending on 5th August 2019 and a contract period starting from 30th September 2019 to 13th December 2019. The service is expected to be delivered in various locations, including the West Midlands and London, with a contract value of £48,000. The tender is currently in the award stage, having been awarded to Deloitte LLP on 28th August 2019.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in strategy and policy development, particularly those experienced in the water and wastewater sectors. Businesses that can demonstrate adaptable and transferable skills relevant to innovation, stakeholder engagement, and policy formulation will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender process may allow these businesses to grow by establishing partnerships with a regulatory authority and enhancing their visibility in the consultancy market.

## Notice

This role is intended to provide senior associate-level support in the Strategy Hub on the development of the Ofwat strategy. In May 2019 Ofwat published a discussion document on the draft vision for the sector and strategy for Ofwat. The document sets out emerging thinking about a new shared vision for the water sector and Ofwat's strategy for regulating the water and wastewater companies in England and Wales from 2020 onwards. In autumn 2019 we intend to publish the final vision for the sector and strategy for Ofwat. Over the coming months Ofwat will be continuing to engage with stakeholders and review feedback following the discussion document in order to develop our thinking on key areas we highlighted in the draft strategy these include: innovation, social purpose, customers, asset resilience, environment and monitoring and insight. Internally we are also progressing work on these areas which will feed in to the outcome of the final strategy. On 12 July we published a consultation on our proposed innovation strategy: 'Ofwat's emerging strategy: Driving transformational innovation in the sector'. We have identified the need for support in developing a number of policy areas identified. In doing so we expect the individual to be able to get up to speed on the current progress and to provide support on developing our approach through evaluating the current position, assessing risks and opportunities, engaging and managing stakeholders and delivering the policy outcomes we choose take forward. As stated above, due to the nature of the strategy development work we can't confirm the policy area/s the individual will be working on and therefore we expect the individual to be responsive and flexible to the exact business need. As a result we are looking for transferable skills that could suit multiple areas that we have identified in the discussion document. The areas the individual will be working on will be discussed and agreed between Ofwat and the successful Contractor. 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/50edca9a-4a1c-4b53-9e5a-7ad7956ea7a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 13 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 (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 | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2020 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50edca9a-4a1c-4b53-9e5a-7ad7956ea7a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50edca9a-4a1c-4b53-9e5a-7ad7956ea7a4
  6th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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