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title: "Consultancy Advisory Support for Rapid"
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buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
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# Consultancy Advisory Support for Rapid

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a37b9893-f062-4fb2-8316-c8a5af6020c4

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## Summary

The public procurement process is for the contract titled "Consultancy Advisory Support for Rapid," initiated by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat). The contract, classified under General Management Consultancy Services, is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £103,680. The tender period ended on 25th April 2019, while the contract is set to commence on 1st May 2019 and conclude on 31st October 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in management consultancy and public sector engagements. Businesses of varying sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract due to the specified requirements for operational and analytical support. Firms with experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning will likely be advantageous given the scope of work outlined, which includes designing operational frameworks and addressing regional project challenges.

## Notice

The core objective is to support the mobilisation of RAPID by a) designing the scope of work of RAPID, its ways of working and how it is governed. The Supplier will reflect these in associated documents (such as MOUs, Terms of Reference and an indicative high level 5 year work plan for RAPID) and establish the associated structures for oversight and stakeholder engagement; b) identifying and addressing the immediate analytical and planning priorities to enable RAPID to begin to operate as soon as possible within Q1 or no later than the beginning of Q2 2019/20; c) building capability, knowledge and insight during the remainder of 2019, including through working with the PR19 programme within Ofwat as final price control determinations are settled; d) engagement with joint projects / National Framework and recruitment of experienced resources. We expect this role to involve approximately 3 days a week over the term of the contract, flexing this resource as required. This will include: * Further work on the barriers and constraints to regional schemes and how they might be addressed to inform any MOU or Terms of Reference and identify the types of projects most suited to being considered as part of RAPID's remit; * Engaging with the National Framework, regional groups and joint projects to inform the above; * Considering the oversight arrangements for RAPID in terms of senior stakeholder oversight and steering RAPID's work (with policy decisions resting with the constituent regulators/government, as appropriate); * Preparing for recruitment and related administrative functions (e.g. accommodation, IT). 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/1aafae8b-497f-4368-a997-abb96349aa88 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,680 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 4D ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2020 at 10:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aafae8b-497f-4368-a997-abb96349aa88
- 19 Feb 2020 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aafae8b-497f-4368-a997-abb96349aa88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aafae8b-497f-4368-a997-abb96349aa88
  24th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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