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Developing an approach to regulating water companies

O F W A T

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15 Oct 2025 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, managed by O F W A T, involved the awarding of a contract for "Developing an approach to regulating water companies," with a focus on business and management consultancy services. The procurement took place in Birmingham, England, and falls under the industry category for business management and related services. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the tender period ending on 18th June 2025 and the contract period spanning from 25th June to 30th September 2025, with the award taking place on 23rd June 2025. The procurement process is currently in the 'Award' stage, indicating that the contract has been awarded and is active.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in regulatory frameworks for utilities. The project allows for the implementation of innovative and effective solutions to the regulation of water companies, fostering a collaborative environment for consultancy experts. Although the procurement is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies that specialise in business and management consultancy could leverage this opportunity to establish themselves as leading service providers in regulatory consultancy, thereby expanding their portfolio and tapping into public sector markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developing an approach to regulating water companies

Notice Description

Developing an approach to regulating water companies

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-718ebe46-b0fa-4dc0-bf94-a8b13af3e286
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57542208-8ecc-41f4-b51d-d0d1638c5580
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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