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New Appointments and Variations Markets Support

THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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16 Oct 2025 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority, located in Birmingham, UK, has recently completed the procurement process for "New Appointments and Variations Markets Support" services. This contract belongs to the services category, specifically under business and management consultancy, and is categorised as below threshold without competition. The procurement process reached the award stage, with details finalised on 16th October 2025. The contract runs from 1st July to 31st October 2025, with the potential for an extension. The awarded supplier, NextGen Recruits Ltd from Wiltshire, will deliver the services as outlined.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in business and management consultancy services. Given the nature of this contract and its direct procurement method, it is well-suited for SMEs like NextGen Recruits Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. The engagement in public sector projects facilitates stability and growth, offering a gateway to government networks and future tender prospects. Companies with similar profiles looking to expand their portfolio within central government frameworks could find meaningful growth opportunities through such tenders.

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Notice Title

New Appointments and Variations Markets Support

Notice Description

New Appointments and Variations Markets Support Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cdbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065794-2025
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 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

NEXTGEN RECRUITS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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