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# Interim Regulatory Economics and Policy Advisor

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70bfef99-ab67-4b50-8b7c-85957cb530aa

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## Summary

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is currently conducting a procurement process for the position of Interim Regulatory Economics and Policy Advisor. This tender, initiated on 11 July 2017 with a focus on business and management consultancy services, is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender period closed on 11 September 2017, following which the award was made to PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED on 21 September 2017. The resulting contract, valued at £54,250, commenced on 28 September 2017 and is set to conclude on 15 December 2017.

This procurement presents an opportunity for consultancy firms that specialise in regulatory economics and policy to engage with a significant regulatory body in the water sector. Businesses with experience in delivering consultancy services tailored to market development and strategic policy design may find this contract particularly relevant. The focus on refining wholesale price control proposals indicates an ongoing need for expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments, making this tender suitable for both small and medium enterprises as well as larger consultancy firms.

## Notice

On 11 July 2017, Ofwat published the draft methodology for the 2019 price review (PR19). This set out our approach to the 2019 price review, including: * the form of the wholesale price controls, recognising the opportunities for markets to play a greater role in delivering services and outcomes; * further guidance on our approach to the allocation of the Regulatory Capital Value (RCV) as part of developing new separate price controls; and * Our approach to how we will assess company business plans at PR19. Ofwat will receive consultation responses to the draft methodology on 30 August 2017. Ofwat will publish the final methodology on 13 December 2017. We are looking for an interim regulatory economics and policy advisor to help us refine our policy proposals and approach in relation to the wholesale price controls, including the impact of our approach on the future development of markets. Key responsibility and outputs Ofwats's key deliverable is publication of a robust PR19 final methodology document on 13 December 2017. The successful candidate will have an important role in refining the wholesale price control proposals in the final PR19 methodology document to ensure that they are robust, have a clear and strong strategic narrative and consistent with the four PR19 key themes of great customer service, resilience, affordable bills and innovation. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with the workstream Director and design workstream leads to deliver a robust policy decisions, supporting the development of relevant contributions for the methodology and appendices, reviewing and assessing work across the team and making recommendations as required. There will be particular focus on the price control and incentive framework where there are greater use of markets (water resources, water trading and bioresources). On 27 April 2017, Ofwat published the Economic asset valuation for the bioresources RCV allocation at PR19. Ofwat will receive submissions from the ten regional water and sewerage companies by 29 September 2017, where Ofwat will feedback to companies in January 2018. The successful candidate may be expected to provide support to the evaluation of companies' bioresources RCV allocations, depending on their skills and experience, considering the impact on the development of future markets. The candidate will need to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d769f72-e749-4567-bd9f-06418f89169d |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2017 - 15 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,250 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2017 at 17:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d769f72-e749-4567-bd9f-06418f89169d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d769f72-e749-4567-bd9f-06418f89169d
  22nd December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7266de69-13f4-4671-9bd6-bb5ea332c70c
  Contract

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