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title: "Interim Regulatory Economics and Policy Advisor"
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buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY"
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# Interim Regulatory Economics and Policy Advisor

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90bae875-197c-4cef-adc0-03114e414659

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## Summary

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is seeking an Interim Regulatory Economics and Policy Advisor under an open procurement method. The tender, titled "Interim Regulatory Economics and Policy Advisor," falls under the services industry category, specifically supply services of personnel, and is located in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 23 August 2017 for a value of £61,750.80. The contract period will commence on 11 September 2017 and conclude on 13 December 2017, with the tender period having ended on 8 August 2017.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in regulatory economics and policy advisory services, especially those that can demonstrate experience in the water sector. Companies capable of delivering strong strategic narratives and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams will be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been structured to support their involvement.

## Notice

On 11 July 2017, Ofwat published the draft methodology for the 2019 price review (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 with this. Key responsibility and outputs The key output required is the publication of a robust PR19 final methodology document on 13 December 2017. The successful candidate will ensure that the PR19 methodology document and approach is robust, has a clear and strong strategic narrative and will deliver the four PR19 key themes of great customer service, resilience, affordable bills and innovation. The successful candidate will be required to work closely with workstreams leads across the Water 2020 programme to deliver a robust methodology. This will include setting out requirements for the methodology and appendices, reviewing and assessing work and making recommendations for improvements to policy and documentation. The candidate will need to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams, with colleagues across the Water 2020 programme. Additional information: Please note that the Invitation to Tender had an incorrect PROC number of PROC.03.0121 when it should be PROC.04.0121.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c17c5eb6-12fa-45d8-a8a3-ab199814c832 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2017 - 13 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,750 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETWORKERS INTERNATIONAL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2017 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c17c5eb6-12fa-45d8-a8a3-ab199814c832

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c17c5eb6-12fa-45d8-a8a3-ab199814c832
  22nd December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ed4ddf1-902c-4f9e-ac4d-eac67cc91dbb
  Contract

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