--- title: "Appointment of Independent Chair(s) of water company open challenge s" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f098c24-9b8d-4a8b-8493-8f8bfcd80cc2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f098c24-9b8d-4a8b-8493-8f8bfcd80cc2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f098c24-9b8d-4a8b-8493-8f8bfcd80cc2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f098c24-9b8d-4a8b-8493-8f8bfcd80cc2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)" published: "2022-12-01" --- # Appointment of Independent Chair(s) of water company open challenge s Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f098c24-9b8d-4a8b-8493-8f8bfcd80cc2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f098c24-9b8d-4a8b-8493-8f8bfcd80cc2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f098c24-9b8d-4a8b-8493-8f8bfcd80cc2.json) ## Summary The Water Services Regulation Authority (OFWAT) is seeking to appoint Independent Chair(s) for water company open challenge sessions. The procurement involves leading and facilitating the smooth running of challenge sessions, controlling speaking opportunities, and ensuring a fair approach. The budget for this commission is £60,000 (ex. VAT) with possible multiple awards. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 21st December 2022. The contract period runs from 23rd January 2023 to 31st December 2023. This opportunity falls under the services category in the Meeting Planners and Event Services industry. This tender presents a chance for individuals to bid for the appointment as Independent Chair(s) and potentially secure a share of the budget. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the event services sector could find this opportunity particularly relevant. Companies with experience in meeting facilitation, agenda management, and ensuring fair participation may excel in this tender. The joint commission by OFWAT and CCW aims to enhance open challenge sessions in the water industry and provide individuals with the opportunity to contribute towards fair and constructive interactions. The procurement stage is currently active, and interested parties should note the tender deadline of 21st December 2022. ## Notice To achieve a consistent and fair approach to all open challenge sessions, we and CCW have agreed to jointly commission one or more Independent Chair(s). The Independent Chair(s) will: ? Lead and facilitate the smooth running of each open challenge session. ? Make sure that the agenda for each open challenge session is followed and kept to time. ? Control who speaks at each open challenge session. ? Make sure that the water company responds to questions. ? Aim to make sure all types of attendees are comfortable in the meeting and are given opportunities to pose questions to the water company. ? Avoid the open challenge session focussing on dominant voices, or on a single issue. ? Make sure that all attendees of an open challenge session comply with a code of conduct for the meeting, ensuring that all attendees are treated fairly, sensitively and with respect. ? Review and sign off a written record of the discussion at each open challenge session, within an agreed timeframe after each meeting. The initial draft of the record of the discussion will be created by companies for the Independent Chair(s)/Ofwat/CCW's review. The Independent Chair(s) will be supported by a joint Ofwat and CCW team, who will: ? Provide briefings ahead of each block of open challenge sessions, with input from companies where appropriate. ? Provide background information on each of the water companies, including briefings from individual water companies, where necessary. ? Agree 'choreography' of spoken and technical contributions to each meeting. ? Attend each meeting as observers and note takers and provide a reference point for the Independent Chair. We want to appoint Independent Chair(s) as follows: ? For each/all Independent Chair(s), a maximum of 20 days total between February and June 2023, inclusive. ITT for appointment of Independent Chair(s) of water company open challenge sessions 14 ? For each/all Independent Chair(s), a maximum 20 days total during October and November 2023. ? For each/all Independent Chair(s), a maximum total of 40 days between February and December 2023. We invite bids from individuals who want to be considered for this appointment(s). The budget for this commission is 60,000.00 GBP excluding VAT (with a 50/50% split between Ofwat and CCW; 30,000.00 GBP funded by Ofwat, 30,000.00 GBP funded by CCW). This commission may be awarded to multiple bidders. In the event of a multi-award, the budget will be split proportionately ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec07de2-8113-4c75-b40b-7ca11d2e4a93 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 30196100 - Meeting planners - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec07de2-8113-4c75-b40b-7ca11d2e4a93 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ec07de2-8113-4c75-b40b-7ca11d2e4a93 1st December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC165633 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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