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title: "Economic Duty Growth Sector Guidance"
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# Economic Duty Growth Sector Guidance

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dae06639-466d-4933-98e4-ccd02b6fe2d3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Economic Duty Growth Sector Guidance" contract was conducted by Ofwat, a regulatory agency in England. The tender, classified under consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy (CPV code: 71800000), concluded with the awarding stage. The services will be performed in England and Wales, with the contract period starting from 15th April 2024 and ending on 30th July 2024. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 15th March 2024 and the award announcement on 25th March 2024. The awarded contract value is £30,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in market and sector analysis consultancy, particularly those with expertise in the water-supply and waste sectors. The scope of work involves producing a supplier-branded report on how Ofwat could consider the growth duty according to statutory guidance. This contract will allow the supplier to leverage their market knowledge and contribute to shaping future proposals. Participating in such a project could enhance business portfolios and provide a substantial reference case for future endeavours in the public sector. The awarded supplier, Baringa Services Ltd, is an SME based in London.

## Notice

A Supplier-branded report considering how Ofwat could take account of the growth duty, taking into consideration the drivers and behaviours as set out in the statutory guidance. This will consider the types of proposals that are likely to be developed over the forthcoming years, drawing on the Supplier's general market and sector knowledge. Validation of the accuracy of any third party or publicly available information used within the report is outside the scope of this engagement. The Services are more particularly described in Appendices: * The Invitation to Tender (Appendix B) * The Supplier Response (Appendix C) In providing the Services, the Supplier will not be providing Customer with any legal or financial investment advice or advice for which a regulatory licence is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661abe39-ca32-4b32-a2cc-87030349edc1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2024 - 30 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | O F W A T |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661abe39-ca32-4b32-a2cc-87030349edc1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661abe39-ca32-4b32-a2cc-87030349edc1
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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