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Transforming Delivery Advisory Service

THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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03 Oct 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process initiated by The Water Services Regulation Authority, often referred to as Ofwat, involves the provision of consultancy advice to improve infrastructure delivery performance. The contract, titled "Transforming Delivery Advisory Service," was awarded to Integrated Project Initiatives Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise headquartered in Stevenage, UK. This service falls under the industry category of public relations consultancy services and covers multiple UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL. The procurement method used was 'direct,' classified as below threshold and without competition, and the contract is currently in the award stage with an active status as of 2025-10-03. The contract began on 19 June 2025 and is set to end on 31 December 2025, with potential month-to-month extensions until 31 March 2026.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on public relations within the infrastructure sector. The contract's extensive geographic coverage across multiple UK regions could provide substantial exposure and future opportunities for growth. SMEs similar to Integrated Project Initiatives Ltd, that can offer specialised advisory services and demonstrate flexibility in project delivery, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The ability to engage directly with government bodies such as Ofwat also positions businesses favourably for expanding their portfolios and establishing a reputation within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Transforming Delivery Advisory Service

Notice Description

The service is a call-off arrangement to provide consultancy advice on improving infrastructure delivery performance. The design and timing of these activities will be developed in partnership with Ofwat and agreed prior to commencement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a804
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062194-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

INTEGRATED PROJECT INITIATIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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