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title: "Bioresources - Setting a Standardised Methodology for Quantifying the Cost of Sludge Liquor Treatment in the Water Industry"
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# Bioresources - Setting a Standardised Methodology for Quantifying the Cost of Sludge Liquor Treatment in the Water Industry

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f17a58b1-5121-476c-b75f-74d78c7f8de7

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is seeking consultancy services through an open tender titled "Bioresources - Setting a Standardised Methodology for Quantifying the Cost of Sludge Liquor Treatment in the Water Industry." This project falls under the general management consultancy and environmental services sectors, aiming to standardise methodologies within the water industry. The tender was active until 8 September 2020, with an awarded contract value of £39,096 for the service period from 16 September 2020 to 6 November 2020. The primary locations involved include Birmingham and London, UK.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in consultancy and environmental services, particularly those specialising in water management and regulation compliance. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for standardising treatment methodologies and have experience working with regulatory authorities would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider such contracts as potential avenues for growth and collaboration within the water industry.

## Notice

Scope of project and overall objectives There are four key elements of the project that the Supplier will be expected to deliver. These are: Deliverable 1 - Initial findings on potential options for standardisation. Prior to the delivery of the draft report, the Supplier will be required to communicate initial findings on company methodologies and potential options for standardisation to Ofwat. Deliverable 2 - Draft report. The draft report will discuss the range of methodologies WASCs are currently employing to quantify sludge liquor treatment costs and will propose options to Ofwat for a future standardised methodology. Deliverable 3 - Presentation on draft report. The Supplier will give a presentation to Ofwat and the WASCs on the draft report and offer the opportunity to comment on this. Deliverable 4 - Final report. The final report will be reviewed, and providing expectations are met, signed off by the Ofwat project lead. 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/fa90ef31-8516-401c-83a5-6d5a31130172 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,096 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,096 |
| 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 | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2021 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa90ef31-8516-401c-83a5-6d5a31130172

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa90ef31-8516-401c-83a5-6d5a31130172
  11th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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