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title: "Covid Policy and Analytical Support"
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# Covid Policy and Analytical Support

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d97e23f5-e402-4f46-bff5-76a90c03d582

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is conducting a procurement titled "Covid Policy and Analytical Support", with the aim of understanding the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on regulated water and wastewater companies in the UK. This tender falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services and has been awarded a contract value of £37,500. The procurement method used was a single tender action, and the contract will run from 17 August 2020 to 20 November 2020. The relevant locations are Birmingham and London, with the tender period having ended on 12 August 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory and economic analysis related to the water sector. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the challenges faced by utility companies in the wake of Covid-19, and those capable of providing valuable insights into regulatory adjustments, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) may also find suitable opportunities within this procurement process.

## Notice

The regulated water and wastewater companies provide essential services, as monopoly suppliers, to customers. The Covid-19 pandemic has required them to adapt and respond in ways that ensure that customers continue to receive resilient water and wastewater services. We need to understand what the impacts of covid-19 on companies might be and what that might mean for how we assess each company's 2020-21performance. Ultimately we will need to reach a view of whether we should adjust the regulatory framework to account for the impact of Covid-19 and, if so, how and when we make the adjustments. Any decision will have a direct impact on the services and bills of customers or the allowed revenue of companies. 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/ee18fa0f-2136-4c0c-8158-076ed862032b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2020 - 20 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,500 |
| 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 (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 | ECONOMIC CONSULTING ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2020 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee18fa0f-2136-4c0c-8158-076ed862032b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee18fa0f-2136-4c0c-8158-076ed862032b
  26th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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