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title: "Cost assessment support for RAPID gate two assessment"
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buyer: "O F W A T"
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# Cost assessment support for RAPID gate two assessment

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eed30314-9c86-4b22-95bd-a17dc304258a

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## Summary

The O F W A T (Office of Water Services) has completed the procurement process for "Cost assessment support for RAPID gate two assessment" under the category of consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to European Economic Research Limited. The tender had a value of £50,000 GBP, with a tender period ending on 26th September 2022 and a contract period spanning from 8th November 2022 to 31st January 2023. The location for the delivery of services is in London, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the consulting sector to provide cost assessment support to O F W A T. Businesses interested in regulatory economics and water-supply consultancy are well-suited to compete. The tender requires specialists to assess solutions between October 2022 and February 2023, offering a chance to work on a high-value contract with a notable contracting authority. With a structured evaluation template in place, successful bidders can contribute to shaping RAPID's recommendations and influencing final decisions in the water industry.

## Notice

Awarded using further-competition against the Ofwat Consultancy Framework specifically Lot 1: Economics, Sub-Lot 1A. Regulatory Economics. We require two cost assessment specialists to support the assessment of solutions for the period from 17 October 2022 to 28 February 2023. We require full time and/or part time at least 3 days a week average commitment from each staff member, although this may vary. Most of the assessment of the solution submissions will happen between 14 November 2022 and 31 January 2023. In general, this work will consist of a desk-based assessment of each of the received submissions and appended documentation. It will support the development of RAPID's recommendations and Ofwat's final decisions. Each of the Key Personnel will be working as part of structured assessment team and will report to a member of the RAPID team. They will have access to the submissions supported by a number of appendices. The assessment will be carried out using a proportionate and risk based approach using a framework that incorporates assessment criteria supported by a number of tests. We will provide training on the assessment framework, criteria and outcomes prior to the work commencing. To ensure consistency in assessment we have developed a structured evaluation template which reflects the criteria published as part of the guidance for 2022. The roles we are seeking to resource are described below. Cost assessment test area support (two roles at Analyst / Junior Consultant level) Ideally we would like to manage one contract with two Key Personnel. In the event there are resourcing constraints, then we welcome consortium bids. The Key Personnel will be working alongside and reporting to RAPID staff. This assessment will support that of the existing RAPID cost assessment team. The Key Personnel will be expected to join short on-line team check-in and progress meetings several times a week. Responsibilities include: * Assessment of the cost assessment aspects of each of the submissions received. * Clarification of queries with solution owners. * Moderation of results within their test area. * Quality written outputs for inclusion in all solution documents and presentations. * Compliance with timetables/quality expectations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea54d37-7030-4d68-a6cc-b65ffa626153 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EUROPEAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH LIMITED T/A EUROPE ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 19:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea54d37-7030-4d68-a6cc-b65ffa626153

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ea54d37-7030-4d68-a6cc-b65ffa626153
  23rd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofwat.gov.uk

## Provenance

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