---
title: "Provision of professional services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029766"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-08-17"
---

# Provision of professional services

Buyer: WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029766

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Water Industry Commission for Scotland, seeks to provide professional services, specifically economic, legal, and regulatory advice, to support its strategic objectives as outlined in its Corporate Plan. The contract has a total value of £4 million and falls under the "services" industry category. Currently, it is at the Award stage, with the awarded contract signed on 18th May 2021, indicating an active status. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure method, and the expected contract duration is three years, with potential renewal options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in the fields of economic and legal consulting, as it focuses on advisory services connected to corporate objectives. Firms with experience in regulatory compliance and policy development would be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of established suppliers like Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP and Oxera Consulting LLP suggests that partnerships or collaborations with similar entities, especially among SMEs, could enhance competitive viability in this sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of economic, legal and regulatory advice and support in connection with the delivery of the Commission's Strategic Objectives as outlined in its Corporate Plan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of economic, legal and regulatory advice and support in connection with the delivery of the Commission's Strategic Objectives as outlined in its Corporate Plan.

Renewal: 3 periods of one year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020093-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 1JH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | OXERA CONSULTING; SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020093-2021
- 2 Mar 2021 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004097-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.watercommission.co.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10543

## Provenance

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