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title: "Interim Market Outcomes and Enforcement (MOE) Regulatory Economic Specialist"
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# Interim Market Outcomes and Enforcement (MOE) Regulatory Economic Specialist

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d485452d-184b-4890-887d-9c5c2e09b64d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY, based in Birmingham, UK, which has initiated a tender titled "Interim Market Outcomes and Enforcement (MOE) Regulatory Economic Specialist." This contract falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, classified as CPV 79400000. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including the tender end date on 19 December 2018 and the contract period running from 7 January 2019 to 29 March 2019. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, as the contract value of £25,500 was below the threshold requiring a competitive bidding process.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in economic analysis and regulatory frameworks. Businesses that specialise in market analysis, data modelling, and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The nature of the work, which focuses on monitoring the business retail water market and delivering insights for governance purposes, may also attract firms with strong analytical capabilities and a solid understanding of customer benefit modelling.

## Notice

Reporting to a Principal Economist in the MOE Market Monitoring team, this role will be required to support the team's work to monitor and assess developments in the business retail water market, and in particular work leading to the drafting and publication of Ofwat's second annual review of the market. The role will be a key contribution to our understanding of how the business retail market is developing, how customers may be benefitting from competition, and what impediments there may be to better customer outcomes. The role will include design of market and customer analysis and modelling of customer benefits. The key responsibilities are: * Model data from market operator concerning wholesaler and retailer performance and implications for effective market functioning * Request, collect and analyse information concerning the 'spillover' of customer benefits from the business retail market to other customers * Contribute to analysis of retailer data on market activity, and modelling of customer benefits * Support the team in delivering updates and analyses for Ofwat governance, including Board * Draft material to underpin Ofwat's second annual 'State of the Market' report Other responsibilities include: * Contribute to / support stakeholder engagement initiatives, for example focus groups, briefings for key fora, drafting of materials * Liaise with market operator MOSL concerning collection and completeness of market data necessary to support Ofwat's market monitoring functions * Support work on constructing and understanding customer research project Skills and knowledge required: * Highly numerate with strong analytical skills * In-depth knowledge of economics, including industrial economics / theory of firm, and economic regulation * Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex analysis and issues to non-technical audiences * Ability to take ownership and accountability for delivery of tasks and projects. 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/8bda5418-ad51-4174-940d-9b665bada2c6 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,500 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOM CALLAHAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2019 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bda5418-ad51-4174-940d-9b665bada2c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bda5418-ad51-4174-940d-9b665bada2c6
  31st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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