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title: "Social Purpose for Water Companies"
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# Social Purpose for Water Companies

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4387a4e-639f-4ac0-a3f9-24aef2578af5

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has completed a tender for the project titled "Social Purpose for Water Companies". This initiative falls within the general management consultancy services category and has a contract value of £20,000. The contracting process utilised a direct procurement method, specifically a single-tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 26th February 2019, with the contract being active from 1st March 2019 until 2nd April 2019. The locations for the delivery of services are in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy, particularly those who can navigate the complexities of social contracts in the water sector. Companies that emphasise social purpose and have experience in addressing legitimacy and political issues within this industry would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Hodgkin Associates Limited, who can demonstrate their expertise and understanding of these unique challenges, may benefit from the innovative nature of this contract.

## Notice

The general case for social contract This is about the board arguements for and against why companies should adopt a broader social purpose and examples of where this appears to be happening reviewing at a high level the arguments around social contract and why some businesses appear to be adopting some of these principles. Define problem(s) in water sector and how social contract could address them This is an extension of the why companies might consider operating witha broader social purpose, although focused specifically on the water sector. This is driven by (real) issues of ligitimacy and political arguments and counter-arguments. 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/8e72655e-1361-41c7-820f-687dde9fb2f3 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 2 Apr 2019 |
| 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 (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 | HODGKIN ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2020 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e72655e-1361-41c7-820f-687dde9fb2f3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e72655e-1361-41c7-820f-687dde9fb2f3
  28th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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