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Fens Allocation Study

O F W A T

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17 Mar 2025 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Fens Allocation Study" has been completed by the buying organisation OFWAT, located at Centre City Tower, 7 Hill Street, Birmingham, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV code 79410000). The consultancy service aims to address allocation issues between AW and CW regarding the Fens Reservoir, with broader applicability to similar future situations. The procurement method employed was a direct, single tender action below the threshold. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 9 February 2025 and the contract period from 17 February 2025 to 17 March 2025, awarded to Reckon LLP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in business and management consultancy services. The focused study on reservoir allocation issues offers Reckon LLP, an SME, a platform to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio in resolving complex consultancy matters. The successful completion of this contract by an SME highlights a conducive environment for small to medium-sized enterprises to compete in public sector procurements, fostering industry growth and diversification in consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Fens Allocation Study

Notice Description

The consultancy work will focus on resolving the allocation issue between AW and CW regarding the Fens Reservoir, with the findings and recommendations applicable to similar situations in the future.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cff826df-9543-4497-9db3-46441b9bdc29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43ce5e0-85d1-4880-9e10-e10571b360a9
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,837 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,837 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 17 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RECKON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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