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title: "Technical advice for DPC (Harp Scheme)"
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# Technical advice for DPC (Harp Scheme)

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d07bfc7-904b-45d0-bd8a-5a5db4e02fd6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Technical advice for DPC (Harp Scheme)" has been completed by the Water Services Regulation Authority. This initiative falls under the general management consultancy services industry category and has a designated value of £66,500. The contract period commenced on 15 February 2022 and is set to conclude on 14 November 2022. The procurement method employed was selective, with the process conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The primary locations for service delivery include Birmingham in the West Midlands and London.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in management consultancy services to engage in public procurement. Businesses with expertise in project management, risk assessment, and strategic planning may find this particularly relevant. Given the significant emphasis on value for customers and effective risk management highlighted in the tender description, companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in these areas would be well-positioned to compete successfully.

## Notice

The overall objective is to ensure that the DPC schemes are completed at best value for customers taking into account the costs of planning, design, construction and project management, recognising the scale and inherent risks of implementation of the schemes. Risk allocation and risk management are critical value issues within the commercial strategy and incentive structure. 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/488807a3-0fd9-4d85-a339-ca5b1109679a |
| 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 | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2022 - 14 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,500 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488807a3-0fd9-4d85-a339-ca5b1109679a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/488807a3-0fd9-4d85-a339-ca5b1109679a
  30th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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