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title: "Interim Principal Economist"
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buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
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# Interim Principal Economist

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0d13650-3fc0-45fe-b196-431439b37334

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## Summary

The procurement process for the position of Interim Principal Economist, valued at £83,168, was conducted by the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat). This contract falls within the general management consultancy services category and is primarily located in Birmingham and London, United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 19 April 2021 to 27 September 2021, after a tender period that concluded on 8 April 2021. The procurement method used was the ESPO Framework, and the tender has been awarded as of 16 April 2021.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the management consultancy sector, particularly those focusing on water regulation and infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in economic consultancy, policy shaping, or wholesale water markets would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in such tenders not only aids in diversifying a firm's portfolio but also contributes to the evolving water supply landscape in the UK.

## Notice

Interim Principal Economist - shaping the policy framework for how Ofwat regulates infrastructure projects under different commercial models to encourage the long term development of water supply options. Exploring the opportunities for wholesale water markets and trading, including bulk transfers between water companies. Additional information: For further information, contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ba0fd5b-2760-431c-aaef-7bf7bce45738 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - ESPO Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2021 - 27 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,168 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,168 |
| 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 | MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 22:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ba0fd5b-2760-431c-aaef-7bf7bce45738

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ba0fd5b-2760-431c-aaef-7bf7bce45738
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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