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Water Regulatory Reform Programme Set-Up Support

DEFRA

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the provision of senior advisory support to the Water Reform Programme. This project, titled "Water Regulatory Reform Programme Set-Up Support," falls under the industry category of technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender period ended on the 1st of March 2026, the contract has been active since the 2nd of March 2026 and will continue until the 2nd of June 2026. The services are required at DEFRA's central office in London but extend to British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions including Europe and the Rest of the World.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to regulatory system reform and transformation programme design, particularly those capable of providing expert specialist advice grounded in best practice. The focus on the Water Reform Programme involves establishing a robust project scope and structure, which can drive reform outcomes and benefits. Although this contract was awarded to Bramble Hub Limited, businesses in similar domains should consider engaging with DEFRA for future opportunities, especially those with a track record in large-scale regulatory advisory roles and experience in working with government frameworks. Such engagements can pave the way for substantial growth, positioning qualified firms to influence vital infrastructure and environmental reforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Regulatory Reform Programme Set-Up Support

Notice Description

This engagement will provide Defra senior advisory support to the Water Reform Programme. Expert specialist advice on regulated industry system reform and transformation programme design is required to ensure the set up the Water Reform Programme and Single Regulator major project is grounded in best practice. The objectives are to establish a strong design of the future regulatory system, enable a clear underlying logic to meet reform outcomes and benefits targeted, and ensure the work is underpinned by robust project and programme scope, structure and plans.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6a3dbb-6a6f-4281-9014-113e6fc1520d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 2 Jun 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAMBLE HUB

Further Information

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