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title: "Price Review 2019 (PR19) Interim Outcomes Policy Support for Competition and Markets Authority (CMA Referrals)"
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# Price Review 2019 (PR19) Interim Outcomes Policy Support for Competition and Markets Authority (CMA Referrals)

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0c72688-a5f0-40ef-b798-507f0963852c

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is overseeing the fulfilment of the contract titled "Price Review 2019 (PR19) Interim Outcomes Policy Support for Competition and Markets Authority (CMA Referrals)." This procurement process is categorised under general management consultancy services and took place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the West Midlands and London regions. The contract was awarded on 15 April 2020, with a value of £53,550, following a direct procurement method described as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spans from 20 April 2020 to 19 October 2020, with the tender period having ended on 18 March 2020.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for management consultancy firms looking to partner with regulatory agencies. With a focus on providing high-quality outputs for Ofwat's internal use in response to CMA referrals, businesses adept in regulatory consultancy, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement would be well suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly accessible as the procurement specifies suitability for them, paving the way for diverse participation in this sector.

## Notice

The key Personnel will continue to work on the referrals of PR19 final determinations to the competition and markets authority, producing high quality outputs within short time periods,responding to Companies' submissions and responding to queries from the CMA themselves. Use of the Contractor's draft outputs by Ofwat will be at Ofwat's own risk and not for sharing outside of the customer group. The Contractor's warranties in the Contract will not apply to any deficiences in the service due to incorrect,incomplete or inaccurate Ofwat provided data. The Services do not include any legal or financial service or advice which requires the Contractor to hold a regulatory licence. Ofwat will ensure: The reasonable cooperation of Ofwat's Staff and Sub-Contractors any data or information reasonably necessary to order to provide the services is provided upon the request by the Contractor then the Contractor will be exused from providing that part of the affected services The Contractor's deliverables are for internal use only and are restricted to Ofwat and its affiliates unless otherwise specificable agreed. 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/95125a1a-b000-4b5b-9d54-5aa7a63cc149 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 19 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,550 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,550 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARINGA PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 May 2020 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95125a1a-b000-4b5b-9d54-5aa7a63cc149

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95125a1a-b000-4b5b-9d54-5aa7a63cc149
  11th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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