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Delivery Assessment Framework (DAF)

O F W A T

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Delivery Assessment Framework (DAF) has been concluded by O F W A T, the regulatory authority headquartered in Birmingham, England. This contract is aimed at providing specialist support to develop a framework enabling water companies to assess their capabilities in delivering their PR24 investment programme. Classified under 'Environmental impact assessment other than for construction', the process emphasised enhancing organisational capacity for the forthcoming AMP8 five-year programme. With a procurement method of competitive quotation, the tender was classified as 'limited.' Key dates included the tender period ending on 20th March 2026, followed by the commencement of the contract on 1st April 2026 and wrapping up on 29th May 2026 across regions in England and Wales.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for large-scale organisations specialising in environmental impact assessments, and strategic consultancy with a focus on sustainable development within the water industry. Ove Arup & Partners Limited, recognised for its large-scale expertise, has been awarded the contract valued at £96,350. Business entities adept in navigating complex regulatory environments and possessing the capacity for comprehensive strategic evaluation could find this sector lucrative. Smaller enterprises, SMEs, and VCSE organisations might face challenges competing for contracts of this nature due to the emphasis on robust organisational capacity and strategic delivery readiness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery Assessment Framework (DAF)

Notice Description

specialist support to develop a Delivery Assessment Framework (DAF) that will enable water companies to assess their own capabilities to successfully deliver their PR24 investment programme. Given the significant step up in investment compared to previous regulatory periods, and as the regulatory environment and delivery expectations continue to evolve, there is a need for companies to robustly evaluate their organisational capacity, strategic and delivery readiness to deliver the AMP8 five-year programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e960b9c-73d4-479e-9ef9-992df984ad74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a20a91-2fb5-4d21-889a-92eccbd4e459
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 29 May 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), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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