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Price Review Economics and Policy Support Consultancy Support

O F W A T

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22 Apr 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Price Review Economics and Policy Support Consultancy Support" was initiated by O F W A T, with the aim to enhance resources for progressing PR policies within the context of civil engineering consultancy services. The contracting authority initiated selective procurement through a framework agreement, with the procurement now in the award stage. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, covers locations in England and Wales and spans from 13 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. The final determinations were expected to conclude by 20 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale consultancies specialising in civil engineering services, particularly those capable of delivering policy support and assurance. Organisations such as CEPA LLP, Baringa Partners LLP, PA Consulting Services Limited, Ove Arup & Partners Limited, and Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP have shown success in securing awards, each valued at £300,000. Business growth can be facilitated by engaging with long-term government contracts, expanding project portfolios, and building sector credibility. Such opportunities are well-suited for businesses that meet the procurement criteria and can effectively support policy commitments and assessments.

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Notice Title

Price Review Economics and Policy Support Consultancy Support

Notice Description

As we progress with the implementation of PR we require additional resources and support to deliver the policies in our Final Determinations. This includes delivery assurance on PR and holding companies to the commitments in their determinations as well as support on in period assessments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0792d9aa-9c84-4354-86e4-281c757f36a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c79fb3-3a8b-4bdc-8f46-60adbaf5706e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BARINGA PARTNERS

CEPA

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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