Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5b-8d62-714c-b6bc-e4dd05fc67f0/consultancy-advisory-support-for-rapid awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Consultancy Advisory Support for Rapid [Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/water-services-regulation-authority-ofwat) Estimated value £103,680 Published 24 Feb 2020 Deadline Closed 25 Apr 2019 ## 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 The core objective is to support the mobilisation of RAPID by a) designing the scope of work of RAPID, its ways of working and how it is governed. The Supplier will reflect these in associated documents (such as MOUs, Terms of Reference and an indicative high level 5 year work plan for RAPID) and establish the associated structures for oversight and stakeholder engagement; b) identifying and addressing the immediate analytical and planning priorities to enable RAPID to begin to operate as soon as possible within Q1 or no later than the beginning of Q2 2019/20; c) building capability, knowledge and insight during the remainder of 2019, including through working with the PR19 programme within Ofwat as final price control determinations are settled; d) engagement with joint projects / National Framework and recruitment of experienced resources. We expect this role to involve approximately 3 days a week over the term of the contract, flexing this resource as required. This will include: • Further work on the barriers and constraints to regional schemes and how they might be addressed to inform any MOU or Terms of Reference and identify the types of projects most suited to being considered as part of RAPID's remit; • Engaging with the National Framework, regional groups and joint projects to inform the above; • Considering the oversight arrangements for RAPID in terms of senior stakeholder oversight and steering RAPID's work (with policy decisions resting with the constituent regulators/government, as appropriate); • Preparing for recruitment and related administrative functions (e.g. accommodation, IT). Additional information: For further information, please contact: Read full description ## CPV classification General management consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a37b9893-f062-4fb2-8316-c8a5af6020c4) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat): past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/water-services-regulation-authority-ofwat) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening · Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority · 15 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening) [Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. · West Suffolk Council · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of) [BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity · Bassetlaw District Council · 40 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity) [Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks · West Lancashire Borough Council · 19 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d) [UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development · Birmingham City Council · 19 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development) [Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) · Dartmoor National Park Authority · 13 days left · 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)