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Cost and Commercial Advisers for Major Projects

O F W A T

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by O F W A T focuses on acquiring Cost and Commercial Advisers to bolster major projects aimed at accelerating new construction endeavours. The contract, identified as 'PROC.0194', falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services and is specifically targeted for projects located in Birmingham, England. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. While the tender period concluded on 3rd November 2025, the contract is scheduled to run from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2028. This award update, effective as of 30th January 2026, marks the complete stage of the procurement process, with a maximum contract value of £3,000,000 allocated among the engaged suppliers.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for SMEs specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those capable of designing and managing frameworks that scrutinise cost, schedules, and commercial practices within construction projects. The framework provides ample scope for growth and operational expansion, especially for companies with experience in large-scale projects. The awarded suppliers, including Deecon Consulting Ltd, Allora Infrastructure Limited, and Long O Donnell Associates Limited, exemplify the potential for SME involvement. Businesses aiming to penetrate or expand within the public sector consultancy domain would find this contract an invaluable asset in gaining reputation and scaling operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cost and Commercial Advisers for Major Projects

Notice Description

This work will focus on designing and operating a comprehensive framework to accelerate new construction projects by challenging costs, schedules, and commercial methodologies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d277b0f2-69c9-411c-98f6-68d22cf00110
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa487f8-f82a-46e1-aaf8-5ce71798c414
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2028 3-4 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
Postcode Area
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
3
Supplier Names

Deecon Consulting Limited

Long O Donnell Associates Limited

Allora Infrastructure Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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