Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)
Centre City Tower, 7 Hill Street
Birmingham
B5 4UA
Contact
Zoe Henderson
Telephone
+44 1216447717
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24607
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Economic Regulator for the water industry in England and Wales
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Delivery Partner Support for in-period Outcome Delivery Incentive assessments (ODI’s)
Reference number
PROC.04.0178
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Ofwat is procuring a Delivery Partner to assist us in meeting the resourcing requirement for the in-period Outcome Delivery Incentive (ODI) process. ODIs are the incentives that are used to focus company performance on delivering outcomes.
By Delivery Partner we mean a flexible, efficient resourcing solution that is capable of adapting to and responding to changing requirements throughout the period of the contract and, critically, an arrangement that is able to successfully integrate the supply of additional resource into our internal delivery effort.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,560,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance
Ofwat has two main offices located in Birmingham and London.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ofwat is procuring a Delivery Partner to assist us in meeting the resourcing requirement for the in-period Outcome Delivery Incentive (ODI) process. ODIs are the incentives that are used to focus company performance on delivering outcomes.
By Delivery Partner we mean a flexible, efficient resourcing solution that is capable of adapting to and responding to changing requirements throughout the period of the contract and, critically, an arrangement that is able to successfully integrate the supply of additional resource into our internal delivery effort.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
22 April 2021
Local time
4:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
22 April 2021
Local time
4:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. All suppliers who wish to participate in this opportunity must read the ITT/Specification document and submit a tender by the closing time and date. Tenders not submitted via the myTenders Portal may not be considered.
Any contracts awarded will be on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.
The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept any tender and reserves the right to accept any part of the tender unless the tenderer expressly stipulates to the contrary. The Freedom of Information Act 2000 imposes a statutory obligation on public bodies to make information they are holding available on request. Potential tenderers should be aware of the Authority's obligations under the Act, whereby information provided by bidders in response to this advertisement may be requested by a third party.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right (i) to require further information or clarification from an applicant before considering its response; (ii) to cancel this procurement at any stage; and (iii) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice.
Under no circumstances will Ofwat or any of their advisers, be liable for any costs or expenses borne by any supplier or any of its advisers in responding to this notice or at any stage in the process.
Interested suppliers must register their company with mytenders portal (website address: http://www.mytenders.org/). In order to tender for this requirement; suppliers are required to obtain a copy of the Invitation to tender/Specification document; which is available to download from the mytenders portal. If you require further assistance with the mytenders portal, please contact the mytenders help desk on 08445610670.
Tenders received by the closing date and time will be evaluated/assessed on the basis of the criteria as set out in the ITT/Specification.
Please note: tender submissions must be uploaded into the mytenders system by the closing time and date.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The postbox closes precisely at the time stated.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=222342.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(MT Ref:222342)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit