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title: "Interim Economist"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
published: "2021-11-15"
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# Interim Economist

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70b1c976-0da6-431b-ab58-a2eaf3289ad8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) seeking to contract for the position of an Interim Economist, falling under the category of general management consultancy services. The contract value is set at £29,700 and is expected to support the Chief Economist Team through the provision of economic advice and analysis. The tender process was completed on 8 February 2021, with the awarded contract commencing on 15 February 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2021. The delivery addresses for the services are located in both the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom, and the process was conducted via a restricted procedure that did not fall under OJEU requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in economic consultancy and advisory services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in economic analysis and have a proven track record of supporting governmental or regulatory bodies will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The involvement of Ofwat, a key regulatory authority in the water services sector, underscores the potential for impactful engagement and collaboration in the industry.

## Notice

Supporting the Chief Economist Team on a variety of projects by providing economic advice and analysis. 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/b63a1fb6-7692-4e65-8dfa-ee8b7566a5fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other - restricted procedure (non-OJEU) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,700 |
| 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 | EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH LTD T/A EUROPE ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2021 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63a1fb6-7692-4e65-8dfa-ee8b7566a5fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b63a1fb6-7692-4e65-8dfa-ee8b7566a5fe
  15th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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