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WEC Strategy & Summer Development

THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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30 Jun 2025 at 15:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has concluded the contracting process titled "WEC Strategy & Summer Development." This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business analysis consultancy services. The procurement stage was completed with the award being issued on 15 June 2025 to Different Drum Consulting, a consultancy based in Poundbury. The contract commenced on 16 June 2025 and is set to run until 15 December 2025, with the possibility of extending up to three months. This procurement was a direct award below the competitive threshold, hence no competition was held. The overall contract value is £90,600 gross, with a net value of £75,500.

This contract presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in business analysis consultancy services, particularly those geared towards public sector engagements or water efficiency initiatives. SMEs that can offer specialised expertise in 'centre of excellence' initiatives or have a proven track record in strategic development within the UK market stand to benefit greatly. As the process was non-competitive, businesses with prior contacts and credibility within central governmental organisations like Ofwat may have a strategic advantage for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WEC Strategy & Summer Development

Notice Description

The WEC has a leadership role in driving water efficiency over the long term and will act as a 'centre of excellence'. To accelerate this role Supplier is undertaking a research and strategy process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05562e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036212-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIFFERENT DRUM CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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