Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfe-5c9c-7356-b8cb-93d0bca396c7/interim-economics-support-for-impact-assessment awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Interim Economics Support for Impact Assessment [Water Services Regulation Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/water-services-regulation-authority) Estimated value £34,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 5 Jan 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender We require an Interim Economics Support for Impact Assessment to support a peak in work and help provide technical input into this phase of the Water 2020 programme. The purpose of this role will be to support the Interim Director, Chief Economist in the development and delivery of the Impact Assessment to support the Water 2020 Decision document in May 2016. The successful applicant will need to develop the existing Impact Assessment work published alongside the December consultation document in light of responses to the consultation and other evidence to ensure that the revised Impact Assessment is robust, based on sound evidence and analysis and conforms to best practice. They will also need to take forward the drafting and preparation of the revised impact assessment and bring it successfully through Ofwat’s internal governance processes. ### Key responsibilities within the programme The role will be focussed specifically on the development and delivery of the Impact Assessment reporting directly to the Interim Director, Chief Economist. ### Key Knowledge, Experience and Skills • Economist with significant experience in cost benefit analysis and impact assessment • Knowledge of best practice in impact assessment and government and public sector guidance in this area as well as significant experience of applying that guidance • Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify, collect, analyse and interpret information from a wide range of sources and some experience in cost benefit analysis modelling • Experience in market design and the challenges and issues associated with opening up competition in a regulated network utility would be beneficial • Experience of working in the water sector, ideally with Ofwat, with experience of working in other regulated utility sectors also an advantage • Some understanding of the tools and techniques in economic regulation would be beneficial • Project management experience and expertise • Strong written and communication skills • Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams including working with others who may be in interim or consultancy roles as well as Ofwat’s staff Read full description ## CPV classification Supply services of personnel including temporary staff Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9ec8be50-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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