--- title: "PROC.01.0678 - The introduction of B-Mex into the Business Retail Market" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-725b0e10-ef0a-4508-a93b-97bbc3980e69" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-725b0e10-ef0a-4508-a93b-97bbc3980e69" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-725b0e10-ef0a-4508-a93b-97bbc3980e69.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-725b0e10-ef0a-4508-a93b-97bbc3980e69.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)" published: "2020-12-11" --- # PROC.01.0678 - The introduction of B-Mex into the Business Retail Market Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-725b0e10-ef0a-4508-a93b-97bbc3980e69 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-725b0e10-ef0a-4508-a93b-97bbc3980e69) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-725b0e10-ef0a-4508-a93b-97bbc3980e69.json) ## Summary The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is conducting a tender titled "PROC.01.0678 - The introduction of B-Mex into the Business Retail Market," which focuses on acquiring independent expert advice to explore the implementation of a B-MeX incentive for wholesalers, aimed at improving experiences for end business customers. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically consulting services related to water supply and waste consultancy. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 8th January 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 18th January 2021 and run until 19th March 2021. The total value of the procurement is £55,000, and it follows an open procedure below the threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consulting and research services, particularly those offering expertise in water supply, development, and business management consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the likelihood of a diverse range of approaches to the consultant advice required. Engaging with this procurement could lead to enhanced visibility in the market and potential long-term partnerships within the public sector. ## Notice We are procuring some independent expert advice to explore whether - in principle - a B-MeX incentive could be used to incentivise wholesalers to provide their services in ways that produce a better experience for end business customers. We would also like this independent expert advice to consider and set out the key policy issues that would need to be resolved by the market in developing and potentially implementing such an incentive. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f424158b-65b8-4072-bb92-7d4fd92ce0d2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 19 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f424158b-65b8-4072-bb92-7d4fd92ce0d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f424158b-65b8-4072-bb92-7d4fd92ce0d2 11th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC160998 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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