Appointment of Independent Chair(s) of water company open challenge s

Description

To achieve a consistent and fair approach to all open challenge sessions, we and CCW have agreed to jointly commission one or more Independent Chair(s). The Independent Chair(s) will: ? Lead and facilitate the smooth running of each open challenge session. ? Make sure that the agenda for each open challenge session is followed and kept to time. ? Control who speaks at each open challenge session. ? Make sure that the water company responds to questions. ? Aim to make sure all types of attendees are comfortable in the meeting and are given opportunities to pose questions to the water company. ? Avoid the open challenge session focussing on dominant voices, or on a single issue. ? Make sure that all attendees of an open challenge session comply with a code of conduct for the meeting, ensuring that all attendees are treated fairly, sensitively and with respect. ? Review and sign off a written record of the discussion at each open challenge session, within an agreed timeframe after each meeting. The initial draft of the record of the discussion will be created by companies for the Independent Chair(s)/Ofwat/CCW's review. The Independent Chair(s) will be supported by a joint Ofwat and CCW team, who will: ? Provide briefings ahead of each block of open challenge sessions, with input from companies where appropriate. ? Provide background information on each of the water companies, including briefings from individual water companies, where necessary. ? Agree 'choreography' of spoken and technical contributions to each meeting. ? Attend each meeting as observers and note takers and provide a reference point for the Independent Chair. We want to appoint Independent Chair(s) as follows: ? For each/all Independent Chair(s), a maximum of 20 days total between February and June 2023, inclusive. ITT for appointment of Independent Chair(s) of water company open challenge sessions 14 ? For each/all Independent Chair(s), a maximum 20 days total during October and November 2023. ? For each/all Independent Chair(s), a maximum total of 40 days between February and December 2023. We invite bids from individuals who want to be considered for this appointment(s). The budget for this commission is 60,000.00 GBP excluding VAT (with a 50/50% split between Ofwat and CCW; 30,000.00 GBP funded by Ofwat, 30,000.00 GBP funded by CCW). This commission may be awarded to multiple bidders. In the event of a multi-award, the budget will be split proportionately