Award

Cost Assessment Support - Business Retail

O F W A T

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Award

28 Nov 2025 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by the regulator O F W A T, focuses on the provision of "Cost Assessment Support - Business Retail." The industry category falls under business and management consultancy services, with the main location being Birmingham, England. The procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached its award stage on 15th July 2025, with the tender having been completed. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st July 2025 and the contract running from 25th July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Bramble Hub Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services, especially those registered as SMEs. The procurement's structure supports SMEs, highlighting a key market opportunity for smaller but capable entities with relevant expertise in business retail consultancy. The collaborative environment with O F W A T potentially provides substantial growth and networking opportunities, making it well-suited for enterprises looking to expand their portfolio and participate in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cost Assessment Support - Business Retail

Notice Description

The provision of Cost Assessment Support - Business Retail Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c00a9dfc-39e2-4f06-b6e0-33cd2cd8039b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efee3563-e605-4c3f-9bdd-f5053a058c20
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
SME

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
£179,690 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.lee@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

BRAMBLE HUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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