Defra
Market reform |
Ofwat
Market implementation |
MOSL
Market operator |
Sets policy and legislative framework |
Implementation of new market arrangements |
Finalising market documents that will be set out in the Market Architecture Plan
(MAP) consultations |
Ensures implementation of retail competition is aligned with the wider legislative, regulatory and policy landscape in which the water sector operates |
Developing:
- Charging rules
- New water supply & sewerage licensing (WSSL) and amendments to Instruments of Appointment
- Interim supply code and consulting on the final market documents
- New guaranteed service standards and deemed contracts for non-household customers in the new market
|
System procurement, build and testing |
Issues charging and other guidance to Ofwat |
Programme management, coordination and engagement |
Managing risks to overall market opening from the planning, delivery and readiness activities of participants |
Co-ordinates phased commencement of relevant sections of the Water Act 2014 |
Customer engagement |
Company engagement |
Signs off new market arrangements |
Establishing an Interim Code Panel (ICP) |
Secretariat function for Interim Codes Panel |
Determines when market opens |
Providing an overall view of readiness to Defra |
Providing assurance to Defra over the effective and efficient operation of the market |