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Design Sprint Services for Ofwat Festival of Ideas

O F W A T

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29 Oct 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Design Sprint Services for Ofwat Festival of Ideas" was conducted by O F W A T, based in Birmingham, England. This award stage was completed with the contract given to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd on 6th October 2025. The tender required specialised environmental engineering consultancy services, with activities scheduled between 7th October and 17th October 2025. Implemented as a direct procurement method through a single tender action (below threshold), it focused on service delivery in England and Wales. Although the process has been finalised, it reflects O F W A T's strategic engagement with innovative solutions within the industry.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental engineering consultancy to potentially participate in future engagements. Companies equipped to deliver agile design sprint services would find such tenders well-aligned with their skills and offerings. It underscores a favourable climate for SMEs to leverage their expertise and foster growth by engaging with governmental bodies intent on promoting innovative resource management solutions. This setting creates a promising environment for businesses aiming to strengthen their foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Design Sprint Services for Ofwat Festival of Ideas

Notice Description

The Services will deliver one Solution Workshop to address the Buyer's selected theme. The Supplier will take the inputs and the Buyer's prioritised ideas from the Solution Workshop, and create a Prototype.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0c405a2-38b3-47b3-939a-ed1a4c07d182
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abda6ad0-a02e-49ef-a7cc-6a18488b1601
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,595 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,595 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 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
Evgeny Kheyman
Contact Email
evgeny.kheyman@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01216447533

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

HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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