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Assurance Advisers for Major Projects

O F W A T

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09 Feb 2026 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by O F W A T (Office of Water Services), based in Birmingham, England, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Assurance Advisers for Major Projects". The procurement focuses on business and management consultancy services, particularly within the West Midlands and London regions. This tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), Lot 2, Strategy and Policy. The awarded contract begins on 11th December 2025 and will conclude on 10th December 2028, with a total awarded value of up to £1 million excluding VAT over three years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as it seeks experienced independent assurance advisers to assist Ofwat with assurance reviews on major projects. The selected supplier, Bramble Hub Limited, reflects the potential for SMEs to participate and succeed in government contracts. Businesses with expertise in project management, consultancy, and the ability to deliver strategic insights would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, contributing to the strategic oversight in key milestones of water-related development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assurance Advisers for Major Projects

Notice Description

Awarded using Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) (RM6309), Lot 2 Strategy and Policy. Background and an overview of the Major Projects pipeline can be found at the following link: A-Major-Projects-Guide-for-Investors-June-2025.pdf The above document lists all the projects in the pipeline and gives a brief overview of each one, offering a useful indication of the assurance reviews likely to be required over the next three years. To meet the key objective of this tender, we expect the independent assurance advisers to work with Ofwat colleagues as follows: 1. Identify and appoint an appropriate panel of experienced independent review team leaders (RTLs) and review team members (RTMs) to deliver assurance reviews. 2. Plan and manage Ofwat's assurance review pipeline, based on the pipeline of DPC/SIPR projects and key stages of project development. 3. Produce an overall Assurance Plan for approval by Ofwat. 4. Provide training to internal Ofwat staff participating in assurance reviews. 5. Support engagement with water companies as Ofwat's assurance framework develops, to ensure collaboration and maximum benefit from the review. 6. Produce a concise annual report and present to Ofwat and companies. 7. Deliver independent assurance reviews for all DPC/SIPR projects in the pipeline at key milestones.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e3bcfa0-445c-4659-875f-01bf2ccf2217
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c420428d-04a9-4d63-96c2-272fcebf8b99
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

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2028 3-4 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
Lena Cluxton
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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAMBLE HUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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