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title: "Cost Assessment and Ofwat's Special Merger Regime"
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buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
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# Cost Assessment and Ofwat's Special Merger Regime

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7535cec-2d41-4411-b0a2-6a18461afbb5

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) recently completed a tender titled "Cost Assessment and Ofwat's Special Merger Regime". This procurement, characterised as general management consultancy services, took place primarily in Birmingham and London. The procurement was a direct method involving a single tender action below the threshold, with a total contract value of £60,160. The contract commenced on 16 September 2020 and concluded on 16 October 2020. The award notice for this contract was published on 9 November 2020, following the tender period that ended on 17 August 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in management consultancy services. Businesses possessing expertise in cost assessment and regulatory frameworks, particularly within the water sector, would find this contract highly relevant. Competing for such tenders can provide firms with invaluable experience and showcase their capabilities in navigating regulatory challenges, potentially leading to further projects within the public sector.

## Notice

This Project has two objectives: To help Ofwat to use its powers under the special merger regime in the Water in way that is well-evidenced and rigorous in support of consumer interests. To recommend potential changes to Ofwat's approach to Cost Assessment that could mitigate the negative impacts of one or more mergers on its work, and hence on Consumers 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/514b0f50-a47b-427d-a47d-10ea7ae413de |
| 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 | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2020 - 16 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,160 |
| 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 | COMPASS LEXECON (PARENT COMPANY FTI CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2020 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514b0f50-a47b-427d-a47d-10ea7ae413de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/514b0f50-a47b-427d-a47d-10ea7ae413de
  9th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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