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Policy advice on mergers

O F W A T

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29 Oct 2024 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

O F W A T, located in Birmingham, England, has recently completed a public procurement process titled "Policy advice on mergers". This procurement, classified under general management consultancy services (CPV code 79411000), involved direct procurement through a single tender action (below threshold). The contract, valued at £48,000, commenced on 3rd January 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2024. The primary buyer is the regulatory authority O F W A T, which published the award on 29th October 2024, following the tender period ending on 2nd January 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specializing in consultancy, policy advice, or mergers. The successful bidder, Midnight Consulting Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts. Businesses in the consultancy sector looking to engage in similar public procurement ventures can benefit from understanding O F W A T’s procurement methods and timelines, positioning themselves effectively for future opportunities. The focus on direct procurement highlights the potential for smaller businesses to compete in specialised, impactful consultative roles.

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Notice Title

Policy advice on mergers

Notice Description

Advice on our merger policy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f357768c-b264-401c-a5f5-463c88513fdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0a0b36-78c4-4a9a-b6dc-3363c08f8bab
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
SME

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
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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
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)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDNIGHT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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