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Investor Relationship Engagement

O F W A T

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24 Feb 2026 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Investor Relationship Engagement" has been completed by O F W A T, located in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the industry category of consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy. The tender was processed using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold value. The contract period runs from 18th February 2026 to 24th July 2026, covering regions in both England and Scotland, with a total value of £130,000. The award was made active on 8th February 2026 and published on 24th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consulting services related to water-supply and waste management. The contract is ideal for businesses that can provide a thorough analysis of the investor market and develop effective engagement strategies in these regions. The partnership offers a substantial value and period, enabling companies like Aquaicity Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, to expand their reach and demonstrate their capacity to meet governmental consultancy needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Investor Relationship Engagement

Notice Description

Develop a summary analysis of the state of the investor market MPC, a short/medium engagement plan and an implementable strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-147d63eb-49da-4e15-997a-fa83fbc0240e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee58f2c-9fbe-4aed-a145-e77b66eade6d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 24 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AQUAICITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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