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Risk & Return Advice 2024 - 2027

O F W A T

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02 Oct 2025 at 07:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Risk & Return Advice 2024 - 2027" has been completed by O F W A T, located in Birmingham, England (Postal Code: B5 4UA). This tender falls under the consulting services category, specifically for water supply and waste consultancy. The procurement method used was a direct single tender, designed for contracts below the threshold. The award was made to Eversden Economics Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), with a contract value of £120,000. The contract period runs from 4th December 2024 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 2nd October 2025, highlighting that this process has reached completion.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in consulting services related to water supply and waste management. Businesses with expertise in these areas can benefit from offering their unique services to public bodies like O F W A T and might find similar opportunities in subsequent tenders. The requirement for an SME might encourage competition among smaller firms who are looking to expand their portfolio and establish stronger ties within the public sector. The direct procurement method and the nature of the services required align well with businesses that have a focused consulting expertise and the capability to deliver within specified timelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Risk & Return Advice 2024 - 2027

Notice Description

Risk & Return Advice 2024 - 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b29f30cf-96a6-4aff-9026-589654dedba1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b53535-83f3-4934-af3c-72d733c250da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
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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

EVERSDEN ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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