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title: "National System Simulation Modelling"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-854bfdf5-9d26-47ab-bbf7-677e5e5114cd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
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# National System Simulation Modelling

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-854bfdf5-9d26-47ab-bbf7-677e5e5114cd

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## Summary

The public procurement process, titled "National System Simulation Modelling", was conducted by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat). This procurement, categorised under general management consultancy services, is located in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £176,266.52. The contract period encompasses a start date of 22nd September 2020 and an end date of 31st March 2022, with the tender period having ended on 2nd September 2020. The tender was awarded on 21st September 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in management consultancy services. Businesses that offer innovative solutions and have experience in developing simulation models would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful supplier for this contract is the University of Oxford, indicating a potential avenue for partnerships or for SMEs to align their offerings with established institutions in the sector.

## Notice

Calibrated/validated national simulation model with accompanying report (phase 1). Delivery of a SRS testing report structure (phase 1) and progress update including SRS testing plan. Calibrated/validated national simulation model with accompanying report (phase 2). Test results for the identified SRS and accompanying report (phase 2). For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk 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/ae064214-0d08-4c1f-8fc6-2dd94b72191d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £176,266 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,266 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2021 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae064214-0d08-4c1f-8fc6-2dd94b72191d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae064214-0d08-4c1f-8fc6-2dd94b72191d
  8th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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