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Water 2100 Think Tank

DEFRA

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26 Mar 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the Water 2100 Think Tank, focused on strategic design services. The tender, managed by Bloom Procurement Services Limited, falls under the category of services furnished by professional organisations. The procurement process, which employed a direct, single tender action method below the threshold, commenced with the planning stage and reached the award stage, confirmed on 26th March 2026. The contract commenced on 6th March 2026 and will conclude on 17th April 2026, with the services being delivered in London. Key contact information for Defra includes their address in London, postcode SW1P 3JR, and their helpline number, 03459335577.

This award represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in professional services, particularly those experienced in providing strategic design solutions. While the tender did not specifically cater to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs), it provides a robust platform for larger organisations with expertise in environmental or strategic design sectors. Businesses equipped to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions will find value in aligning with government initiatives such as this one, especially given the ongoing demand for environmental sustainability projects spearheaded by public entities like Defra.

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Notice Title

Water 2100 Think Tank

Notice Description

The Design Council have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Limited on behalf of Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) to deliver specialist Strategic design to support the establishment of the Water 2100 Think Tank.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0035083a-3a13-4b47-8f34-80571aa8b0b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7ef5487-eff6-4fb0-badf-05b3cb54896d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,368 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,368 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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