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title: "Study of New Appointments and Variations (NAV) Market"
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# Study of New Appointments and Variations (NAV) Market

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0c8c546-98e1-4f0b-9160-0bd18aa7fdfa

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## Summary

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Study of New Appointments and Variations (NAV) Market". This contract, classified under business and management consultancy services, focuses on examining the NAV market's effectiveness for customers in England and Wales. The procurement process is now in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 12th December 2016 and scheduled to commence on 13th December 2016, lasting until 31st March 2017. The total value of the contract is £106,560, with the tender period having concluded on 30th November 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy and market analysis, particularly those with expertise in utility regulation and competitive market frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on business consultancy are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders, as this project may highlight challenges and potential areas for intervention in the water services sector, which could lead to further consultancy opportunities in regulatory improvement and market efficiency.

## Notice

Introduction The vast majority of residential and business customers in England and Wales obtain their water and wastewater services from one of the regional monopoly Water and Sewerage Companies (WASCs) or Water only Companies (WOCs). While Ofwat has developed a regulatory approach to introduce a degree of "comparative" competition between companies, direct competition has been limited to date. Study objectives The study will involve a comprehensive examination of the NAV market to see if it is working for customers and consumers generally; to identify any areas that may require attention; and to identify potential options on how we might make the market work better. In particular, the study will: * Investigate how the NAV market is working and what it has delivered to date. * Consider the role that NAVs play within the sector - and how this might be affected by the changes to the wider competitive and regulatory landscape. * Investigate whether there are any features of the market which may be having the effect of preventing, restricting or distorting competition. * Benchmark the NAV regime against comparative arrangements in other utility sectors. * Set out options for addressing any issues or concerns identified and the extent to which current and planned initiatives and policy developments are capable of addressing any issues highlighted. In addition, the study should also: * Inform the development of policy areas we already planned to look at e.g. in relation to NAV-specific bulk supply pricing, NAVs setting wholesale charges. * To highlight learning for the introduction of competition within the sector more generally. Key Outputs and Deliverables Interim report and identification of options to address any issues highlighted. Draft report A draft report should be produced my mid-March 2017. Earlier versions can be shared and discussed prior to this. We may request that the draft report be presented to a group of Ofwat colleagues. Final Report A final report should be produced no later than end March 2017. This should be in a form that can be published.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f44b74-8e69-4e9b-be70-92f24edf98aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,560 |
| 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 | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2017 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f44b74-8e69-4e9b-be70-92f24edf98aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f44b74-8e69-4e9b-be70-92f24edf98aa
  3rd January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dff598b5-f87b-4b5b-8414-0d64eedd77a9

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