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Ofwat Innovation Fund delivery partner 2025-30

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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15 May 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has awarded a procurement contract for the delivery of the Ofwat Innovation Fund and elements of the Water Efficiency Fund during AMP 8, spanning from April 2025 to March 2030. The contract, valued at £18.4 million, has been concluded through an open procedure, focusing on services within the public utilities sector. Operations are set to take place in the West Midlands and London in the United Kingdom. The tender process, which concluded on the 20th of November, 2024, saw Ofwat, located at Centre City Tower in Birmingham, engage suppliers Nesta, Isle, and ICF Consulting Services Ltd for the contract delivery, effective from April 2025 to March 2027. This procurement is currently at the award stage following the completion of the tender process.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public utilities, particularly those specialising in innovation and water efficiency solutions. With distinct lots focusing on core fund delivery, programme implementation, and evaluation, SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in these areas are well-positioned to deliver value. By participating, businesses have the opportunity to collaborate on innovative water management strategies and efficiency campaigns, aligning with emerging sustainability trends. Suppliers now have a platform to showcase their capabilities in delivering impactful solutions that not only address Ofwat's needs but also contribute to broader environmental goals.

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Notice Title

Ofwat Innovation Fund delivery partner 2025-30

Notice Description

We are looking to appoint delivery partners to support Ofwat in delivering the Ofwat Innovation Fund and aspects of the Water Efficiency Fund in AMP 8 (the asset management planning period which runs from April 2025-March 2030). This is a continuation of the existing Innovation Fund which was established in 2020 and the introduction of a new Water Efficiency Fund (WEF) of which this Invitation to Tender is concerned with only two aspects: the Water Efficiency Lab (WEL) - an annual competition similar to the Innovation Fund but focused solely on water efficiency, and the evaluation of the Water Efficiency Campaign (WEC), which is the other part of the two components that make up the WEF.We are looking for delivery partner support in three distinct but linked areas:Lot 1: Core Innovation Fund and WEL deliveryLot 2: Implementation programmeLot 3: Evaluation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5b314d0-3c71-4af5-8083-8484cbde4dbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6b6337-6f63-4dec-859b-c176ed516aed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
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
3
Supplier Names

ICF CONSULTING SERVICES

ISLE

NESTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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