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Architecture as a Service (AaaS)

THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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08 Oct 2025 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority, based in Birmingham, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Architecture as a Service (AaaS)" in the IT services industry. The tender, identified by the code PROC.0137, used a direct procurement method without competition under the legal framework of the 2023 Procurement Act. This contract, classified under CPV code 72000000 for IT services, involves consulting, software development, internet, and support activities. The contract was awarded to FSP Consulting Services Limited and is active from 21 April 2025 until 21 April 2026, with the option for an extension or modification up to 50% of the original value.

This procurement offers various business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in IT consulting and support services, like FSP Consulting Services Limited. It demonstrates how directly-awarded contracts can provide significant value, as seen with the gross contract value of £144,000. Companies equipped to deliver architecture as a service and capable of adapting to flexible contract terms might find such opportunities by aligning their services with public sector requirements, specifically for central government authorities. Such tenders provide a strategic avenue for expanding market reach within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

Architecture as a Service (AaaS)

Notice Description

Architecture as a Service (AaaS) engagement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063458-2025
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2026 1-2 years
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

FSP CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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