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# Business Cycle and Process

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3317f7e-40d1-4ecd-983a-6595a9ca4c60

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority has completed a tender titled "Business Cycle and Process," aimed at procuring consultancy services in corporate governance and business cycles. This open procurement process commenced with a tender period that ended on 7 February 2017, with the awarded contract valued at £55,936. The services will be delivered across various locations in the West Midlands and London, with an initial contract period running from 16 February to 30 September 2017. The first phase of work is expected to be completed by 28 April 2017, followed by a possible extension based on performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in governance frameworks and process improvement, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in developing business cycle maps and associated controls. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in management consultancy services will find this project well-suited for competition, especially if they can provide innovative solutions that align with public sector governance requirements.

## Notice

We are looking to work with an expert provider in corporate governance and business cycles. Phase 1 The scope of the work is to develop a business cycle map by: i) Carrying out a review of relevant documents (e.g. Board Rules of Procedure, Ofwat governance framework, UK codes on governance, government guidance, best practice). ii) Produce a robust business cycle map which is easy to understand and update, and can be made readily available across our business and identifies owners for each activity in the business cycle map. iii) Once the business cycle has been developed, set out what processes/controls should be in place at key points along the cycle that provide further assurance of delivery of key components that make up the map. Some of these processes/controls may or may not already be in place. We expect the suggestions to be the most efficient and effective that can be utilised and include the public sector governance controls that need to be in place. iv) Carrying out a review of the Ofwat assurance map (our high level control environment) to ensure it aligns with the developed business cycle map. We expect that Phase 1 work will be delivered by 28 April 2017. Phase 2 Following the successful delivery of Phase 1, we may extend the project with the successful Supplier. This will be dependent on what is delivered in Phase 1 and the scope will be discussed in more detail following delivery of Phase 1. This work will be charged at the same day rate as Phase 1. This will include: i) Reviewing current processes and controls for the events within the business cycle and provide a view on whether our processes and controls are appropriate and a view on whether any processes or controls can be streamlined to reduce unnecessary burden. ii) Identify any gaps in process/controls associated with the business cycle map and provide recommendations as to what we should include when filling those gaps. We expect that Phase 2 work will carry on from the end of Phase 1 and should be completed by 30 September 2017. The outcome of Phase 2 should be a report which sets out recommendations for providing continual and firm assurance that relevant business cycle process/controls are in place and effective, whilst at the same time testing the level of burden and seeking to reduce this wherever possible. The outcome should provide further assurance for the production of the governance statement in our annual report and accounts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8038551a-bd3a-4805-9a65-e67d81ddc8ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,936 |
| 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP UK (PWC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2017 at 13:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8038551a-bd3a-4805-9a65-e67d81ddc8ca
- 20 Mar 2017 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8038551a-bd3a-4805-9a65-e67d81ddc8ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8038551a-bd3a-4805-9a65-e67d81ddc8ca
  27th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e95661fb-e1ed-4ee1-ad00-c078e965281f

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