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title: "Strategic Regulatory Advice - Call-Off Agreement"
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# Strategic Regulatory Advice - Call-Off Agreement

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bccb094e-6963-4b26-9349-b84ad7089724

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Strategic Regulatory Advice - Call-Off Agreement" was initiated by the Water Services Regulation Authority based in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is currently at the Award stage. The contract, valued at £40,000, commenced on 19th January 2017 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2017. The call-off arrangement specifically aims to obtain independent strategic regulatory advice to support the Ofwat Water 2020 programme, focusing on developing price controls and incentives in upstream markets.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in regulatory advice, economic analysis, and strategic management services. Businesses that possess experience in working with regulatory frameworks or the water industry will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract is tailored to allow their involvement, thereby fostering growth and enhancing their portfolios in the consultancy sector.

## Notice

Objective To inform our development of our draft methodology statement, Ofwat requires an independent adviser to provide strategic regulatory advice to our Water 2020 programme that is robust and can withstand scrutiny from the water industry and other stakeholders. Scope and Key Tasks In order to inform development of our draft methodology statement, Ofwat is seeking a call-off arrangement to provide strategic regulatory advice to our Water 2020 programme. This will feed into our Design work stream, and the advice will include a specific focus on: * The development of targeted price controls to support the development of upstream markets; and * strategic policy issues relating to the design of upstream markets, development of incentives (such as the risk based review), or the framework for access charges. The exact requirements will be agreed with the Customer and the Contractor during the course of the Contract. We anticipate a total of 5 to 25 days input over the period of the Contract, although the Customer reserves the right not to commission work under the Contract. Outputs and Deliverables The outputs and deliverables may vary depending on the advice or support required, and may be verbal or written. It may also include the attendance at workshops, meetings and Ofwat's delivery boards. Additional information: For further information, please contact: procurement@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4110fde4-58e0-434d-8848-fb3376f22c0a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | RECKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2017 at 19:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4110fde4-58e0-434d-8848-fb3376f22c0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4110fde4-58e0-434d-8848-fb3376f22c0a
  2nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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