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title: "VfM Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9dc455d-63d0-4cd6-9d5c-054c77dae32d"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-04-20"
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# VfM Consultancy

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9dc455d-63d0-4cd6-9d5c-054c77dae32d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Water Services Regulation Authority, which has recently awarded a contract titled "VfM Consultancy". This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on general management consultancy services. The procurement was executed via a direct method, characterised as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period was from 15th November 2021 to 3rd December 2021, with the award published on 20th April 2022, concerning locations in the West Midlands and London.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consultancy services, particularly in financial analysis and project risk assessment. Companies that can provide thorough reports on value-for-money assessments and sensitivity analyses will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The focus on general management consultancy indicates a demand for analytical skills and sector-specific knowledge, creating a potential growth avenue for businesses with these competencies.

## Notice

The Supplier shall deliver: - a short report on the differences between the project finance model under DPC and the BAU counterfactual that has been constructed - a sense check on the approach to sensitivity analysis to gain confidence whether on balance DPC is likely to offer vfm. - an assessment of the theoretical differences in risk profiles and why you might as a customer pay a higher cost under BAU. 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/6b7a373b-2a9e-45bc-8909-ee764c84ad1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 3 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | FIRST ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b7a373b-2a9e-45bc-8909-ee764c84ad1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b7a373b-2a9e-45bc-8909-ee764c84ad1a
  20th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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