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Gate 3 Assessment Support (RAPID)

O F W A T

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26 Sep 2025 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Gate 3 Assessment Support (RAPID)" has been awarded by O F W A T, a regulatory body in England, located in Birmingham, with the postal code B5 4UA. This tender, classified under the technical support services category (CPV code 71356300), involved a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage, with the award made active on 23rd August 2024. The contract is set to commence on 6th September 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the technical support services sector, particularly those structured as SMEs, given the framework's suitability criteria. Companies like HR Wallingford Limited, which successfully secured the contract, are well-equipped to leverage such opportunities for business growth. Engaging in such contracts can aid similar businesses in expanding their portfolios and gaining valuable experience in working with regulatory bodies like O F W A T. The substantial contract value of £116,713.20 further underscores its significance for participating enterprises, providing a solid foundation for economic expansion within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gate 3 Assessment Support (RAPID)

Notice Description

Gate 3 Assessment Support (RAPID)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d7b79c2-78c8-4b57-ab3f-c10fafc401ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2d05b5-54ca-4176-8fd5-0a9f53f4894a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,713 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HR WALLINGFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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