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Water Regulator Reform Pathway

DEFRA

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01 Oct 2025 at 07:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Water Regulator Reform Pathway" was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a major UK government department based in London. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically general management consultancy services, with a CPV classification of 79411000. Located in London, the project was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been completed, with key dates including the award date on 15th September 2025 and the contract covering from 16th September to 8th October 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £22,925 GBP, was published on 1st October 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms looking to expand their portfolio in regulatory reform, particularly in the water services sector. While the procurement was specific and selective, favouring businesses already positioned within relevant framework agreements, it underscores the importance for firms to engage in frameworks to access such opportunities. Although not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancies with experience in government contracts and management consultancy services would find this a significant growth prospect, reinforcing their presence in public sector reform initiatives.

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Notice Title

Water Regulator Reform Pathway

Notice Description

Review of approach for Water Regulator Reform, to provide an overall schedule/phasing document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efa686c2-6794-41b9-9165-2269fe952dfe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb913e6-f450-407d-bae9-896027fe7b5b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,925 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,925 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 8 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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