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title: "Interim Principal Economist"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
published: "2017-05-26"
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# Interim Principal Economist

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6640750-6666-4a16-96f6-0a5d8c0ff417

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is currently conducting a public procurement process for a temporary position titled "Interim Principal Economist." This opportunity falls within the industry category of supply services of personnel, specifically targeting services within a regulated sector in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 5 June 2017. The anticipated contract period is set to commence on 26 June 2017 and conclude on 27 October 2017, with a contract value ranging from £40,000 to £80,000.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in economic consultancy and personnel supply services, particularly those with experience in competition economics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the project's nature and focus on temporary staffing. Companies equipped to meet the regulatory requirements and deliver expert economic insights within the water sector will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, potentially leading to further engagements within the public sector.

## Notice

Ofwat has a temporary opportunity for an experienced economist with a background in competition economics within a regulated sector to work in our Market Outcomes and Enforcement (MOE) programme. for more information please see full specification

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95b43ba0-940e-4907-a6d7-01c5f2fb5c38 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2017 - 27 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 26 May 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95b43ba0-940e-4907-a6d7-01c5f2fb5c38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95b43ba0-940e-4907-a6d7-01c5f2fb5c38
  26th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY143217
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

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