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Stakeholder Communication and Engagement Support

O F W A T

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21 Mar 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Ofwat has completed a procurement process titled "Stakeholder Communication and Engagement Support," aimed at providing consultancy services to navigate public scrutiny and government reviews within the water sector's regulatory regime. This direct procurement method, under single tender action, was awarded to Moorhouse Consulting Limited for a total value of £69,895. The contract spans from 13th February to 31st March 2025, and is designed to include robust planning for communications across several engagement teams. The project location is based in England, specifically in Birmingham.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business and management consultancy services. Given the project's focus on strategic communication and stakeholder engagement within the water sector's regulatory framework, businesses proficient in these areas stand to gain substantial growth through collaboration. The expertise required suggests that smaller consultancies could leverage their agile and detailed-oriented capabilities to meet Ofwat's demands effectively.

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Notice Title

Stakeholder Communication and Engagement Support

Notice Description

Supporting Ofwat in navigating increased public scrutiny and independent government reviews into the water sector's regulatory regime, with robust planning of communications and stakeholder engagement across engagement teams and SLT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04e33e37-cb74-49e9-bf1f-a0545377e3e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960cdd79-7ad4-4842-8ed5-4dfe8a4a95a9
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,895 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
Evgeny Kheyman
Contact Email
procurement@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOORHOUSE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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