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title: "Retail Market Opening (RMO) Peer Review"
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# Retail Market Opening (RMO) Peer Review

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7c27566-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY has completed a tender for the "Retail Market Opening (RMO) Peer Review" project, which falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The contracting process aimed to engage an independent panel member for a series of reviews assessing the health of the Retail Market Opening programme, with services required through to May 2017. The tender was officially awarded on 21 April 2015, with a total contract value of £20,000. The procurement occurred primarily in the regions of West Midlands and London, and the contract period spans from 21 April 2015 to 31 May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms and independent reviewers specialising in market assessments, particularly those with the capacity to conduct expert evaluations and analyses. Businesses with experience in the regulatory landscape or those providing research services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The focus on independent review indicates the need for impartial viewpoints, which opens doors for small and medium-sized enterprises that can demonstrate specialized skills and consultancy capabilities in the sector.

## Notice

A requirement for a call-off of services for an Independent panel member for a series of reviews through to May 2017. The reviews are required to assess the health of the Retail Market Opening programme and these need to be done by independent parties with specific skills. 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/d93ffd12-d853-4978-b6eb-ece82b8b68d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2015 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2015 - 31 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | GUILLE CARLTON SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93ffd12-d853-4978-b6eb-ece82b8b68d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93ffd12-d853-4978-b6eb-ece82b8b68d3
  1st October 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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