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Appointment of External Change Partner to support Ofwat's transition

O F W A T

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28 Jan 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process facilitated by Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, has culminated in the award for the appointment of an External Change Partner to support Ofwat's transition. This procurement falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services, pertaining specifically to complex transformation initiatives. The awarded contract, valued at £180,000, commenced on 21 January 2026 and is scheduled to end on 21 January 2028. The procurement method employed was a call-off from the CCS Framework Agreement RM6309, using a selective tendering process under Lot 3. This contract covers work primarily in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with key dates highlighting the tender period closure on 5 November 2025 and the contract award publication on 28 January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those skilled in managing complex transformations. With its focus on supporting organisational change, the contract is ideally suited for large consultancies capable of navigating extensive frameworks and delivering substantial service improvements. The procurement method, being selective and sourced from a framework, indicates a preference for experienced entities such as SMEs prepared to engage with structured public sector challenges. Business growth can be propelled by participating in such contracts, which offer exposure to prominent public sector clients and the opportunity to leverage expertise in high-stakes environments.

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Notice Title

Appointment of External Change Partner to support Ofwat's transition

Notice Description

*AWARDED CONTRACT - This is not a contract opportunity* Appointment of External Change Partner to support Ofwat's transition. Call-off contract from CCS Framework Agreement RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework 4, following a further competition under Lot 3: Complex and transformation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43662cac-2f3b-46af-a800-15e641f7c6a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bb56899-a715-4cca-b3cb-ecae1f6d6bc2
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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