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SRO Bill Impact Modelling

O F W A T

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25 Nov 2025 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SRO Bill Impact Modelling" was conducted by O F W A T, the Water Services Regulation Authority in England. This contract, classified under "Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs" (CPV 71244000), involves assessing the potential impact of Sustainable Rural Opportunity (SRO) schemes on customer bills under various scenarios. The contract was awarded to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED and was in the award stage as of 25 November 2025. The procurement used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 27 October 2025 to 6 January 2026. The services will be delivered in the regions of England and Wales, with a total contract value of £57,265.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses experienced in cost calculation and monitoring within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are suitable to compete, given the procurement's inclusivity for SMEs. Firms specialising in financial assessment and modelling who are part of framework agreements stand to benefit from participating in similar projects with potential government and regulatory cooperation. The awarded contract affirms the value and opportunity available for businesses that can accurately model and assess financial impacts in the sector, offering a prestigious client in O F W A T and contributing valuable insights into government regulation impacts on consumer costs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SRO Bill Impact Modelling

Notice Description

Assessing the potential impact of SRO schemes on customer bills. Ofwat and government seek to understand the scale of these impacts under different scenarios - both distributional and project-specific

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b477d36d-de82-41a9-8878-7ed69ef466a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccfebab0-c592-477b-998a-f96e115ae572
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,265 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,265 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 6 Jan 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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