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title: "Cost Modelling and Implementation of Efficiency Assessment in Wastewater"
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# Cost Modelling and Implementation of Efficiency Assessment in Wastewater

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcdc7c9b-67c6-4ba8-8df1-8f00964dbf5a

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## Summary

The WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY is currently in the Award stage of the procurement process for the tender titled "Cost Modelling and Implementation of Efficiency Assessment in Wastewater." This project, classified under the business and management consultancy services category (CPV 79410000), involves delivering high-quality analysis and recommendations for econometric cost models associated with bioresources and the wastewater network. The contract period runs from 31st July 2018 to 31st October 2018. VIVID ECONOMICS LTD was awarded the contract worth £59,460 on 26th July 2018, following a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 19th July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in consultancy and analytical services within the water sector. SMEs with a focus on econometric modelling, cost assessment, or wastewater management will find this project particularly relevant. The engagement can help firms enhance their portfolios by showcasing their expertise in delivering strategic recommendations to regulatory bodies. This contract's focus on financial efficiency and regulatory compliance creates a competitive landscape for businesses eager to support the water industry in meeting its operational goals.

## Notice

The objectives of this work are to: a) Provide recommendations for a final set of econometric cost models for the bioresources and wastewater network plus price controls of PR19. b) Provide recommendations for an efficient cost baselines for the bioresources and wastewater network plus price controls, based on the recommended suite of econometric models. c) To advise if there are material factors that are not fully captured by the models and may require an adjustment of cost outside the models (upwards or downwards). d) To consider how to use business plan information to inform our efficient cost baselines and work with Ofwat during the beginning of the Initial Assessment of Business Plans (IAP) to implement the assessment. The Contractor will be required to deliver high quality analysis and recommendations to inform our decisions. Additional information: For further information, please contact: procurement@ofwat.gsi.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6c6e6cd-66b2-475b-9283-4d14a7b172ce |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,460 |
| 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 |
| 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 | VIVID ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2018 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6c6e6cd-66b2-475b-9283-4d14a7b172ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6c6e6cd-66b2-475b-9283-4d14a7b172ce
  20th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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