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title: "Ofwat Consultancy Framework"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Ofwat Consultancy Framework

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3d20afb-e99c-4be6-b05b-fbe9b11a7135

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## Summary

The Ofwat Consultancy Framework is being developed by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat), the economic regulator of the water sector in England and Wales. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement process aims to establish a framework agreement for consultancy services over an initial three-year period, with the possibility of extension for an additional year. The deadline for engagement is set for 31st March 2021. The procurement will cover various categories, including Economic, Environmental, Financial, and Project Management services, across several locations in the UK, particularly West Midlands and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms looking to expand their services in the water sector, especially those with expertise in engineering, project management, market research, and environmental consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the framework aims to be inclusive and foster competition among various service providers. Vendors should consider preparing to showcase their capabilities in addressing the specific needs outlined in the lots, benefitting from Ofwat’s substantial annual spending of over £2 million on consultancy services.

## Notice

Water Services Regulation Services (Ofwat) is the economic regulator of the water sector in England and Wales. Ofwat spends over PS2m each year on consultancy and similar professional services, as we look to the wider world to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the industry that we regulate. Ofwat will now be creating it's own framework agreement, to bring in consultancy services over the next 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional year. We propose to split it into the following Lots: 1) Economic 2) Environment 3) Financial 4) Water Engineering, Science and Technology 5) Policy and Regulatory Development and Implementation 6) Programme and Project Management 7) Market research We are still shaping our requirements so this is an early notification of our intention to go to tender early next year, 2021. All information will be issued in due course on our e-procurement portal, MyTenders, which is free for suppliers to register.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b7999a-092e-4bbb-b820-3df3c3fc6bd0 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2020 at 15:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b7999a-092e-4bbb-b820-3df3c3fc6bd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7b7999a-092e-4bbb-b820-3df3c3fc6bd0
  15th December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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