Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c04-7105-708c-8620-3a3e45b5f52c/chair-of-the-interim-code-panel awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Chair of the Interim Code Panel [Water Services Regulation Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/water-services-regulation-authority) Estimated value £19,800 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 22 Apr 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 As part of the programme of work to introduce the new retail market arrangements, an Interim Code Panel is being formed to process modifications to the industry codes – specifically the Market Arrangements Code and the Wholesale-Retail Code . We are seeking an independent Panel Chair for this panel to facilitate discussion and help produce robust decisions. The Interim Code Panel will have the following members: • two members elected by wholesale companies • two members elected by associate retailers • two members elected by new entrant retailers • one independent Chair • two independent members In addition to the Panel Members there will be a Panel Secretary (with a non-voting role) provided by Ofwat, plus several invited observers including a consumer representative, Ofwat, the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) and Market Operator Services Limited (MOSL3). The Interim Code Panel will follow the processes set out in sections 6 and 7 of the Market Arrangements Code. Further information on the constitution, roles and responsibility of the Interim Code Panel can be found at: [ofwat.gov.uk](http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/competition/review/prs_in1505interimcodepanel.pdf) Ofwat is required to appoint the Chair of the panel directly. ### Job purpose • The purpose of the role is to facilitate the orderly flow of business during Panel meetings. This will include acting impartially, in the best interests of the market as a whole and ensuring the Code Principles and Objectives are fulfilled • The successful candidate will be expected to facilitate discussion and robust decision making • We would expect the successful candidate to have wide experience in utilities or competition policy and extensive experience Chairing decision making bodies ### Key responsibilities • To work closely with all stakeholders to bring out support and expertise in the decision making process • To provide expert discussion guidance and to keep Panel meetings and the overall business of the Panel to time scales • To support the governance process of the Interim Code Panel • To provide ‘critical friend’ feedback to Panellists and stakeholders • To lead and ensure continuity of Interim Code Panel reporting processes Additional information: For further information, please contact: 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/dbf8a604-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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