Consultation on Bid Assessment Framework - Bioresources Services

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Following Ofwat’s guidance (published 10 February, 2022) requiring all UK sewerage companies to introduce a Bid Assessment Framework (BAF) for Bioresources Services, United Utilities (UU) are sharing draft BAF documentation to consult with stakeholders in the market. The aim is that the introduction of bid assessment frameworks will complement the existing market structure and will help ensure that companies procure bioresources services in a way that is transparent and promotes the market. UU wish consult publicly on a draft of their bid assessment framework. This would give potentially affected stakeholders an opportunity to comment and will mean that the finalised frameworks should better reflect prospective bidders' needs. We invite stakeholders to comment on the draft bioresources services bid assessment framework, and associated evaluation criteria by no later than 5pm on 15 July 2022. You can email your responses to Michael.jones2@uuplc.co.uk. Lot 1: Following Ofwat’s guidance (published 10 February, 2022) requiring all UK sewerage companies to introduce a Bid Assessment Framework (BAF) for Bioresources Services, United Utilities (UU) are sharing draft BAF documentation to consult with stakeholders in the market. Details of Ofwat’s guidance can be found at: https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/publication/bioresources-bid-assessment-framework-final-guidance/ The aim is that the introduction of bid assessment frameworks will complement the existing market structure and will help ensure that companies procure bioresources services in a way that is transparent and promotes the market. UU wish consult publicly on a draft of their bid assessment framework. This would give potentially affected stakeholders an opportunity to comment and will mean that the finalised frameworks should better reflect prospective bidders' needs. We invite stakeholders to comment on the draft bioresources services bid assessment framework, and associated evaluation criteria by no later than 5pm on 15 July 2022. You can email your comments and responses to Michael.jones2@uuplc.co.uk, or submit through the messaging function of the CTM portal. Please see supporting documents: • Bid Assessment Framework 2022; • BAF Governance Document 2022; • BAF Evaluation Document 2022.