Award

Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Water Action Plan (IWAP)

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 15:03

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Water Action Plan (IWAP)" has reached the award stage with Norfolk County Council as the buying organisation. This tender falls under the services category within the consulting sector, specifically focusing on water-supply and waste consultancy, and is located in the UKH region of the United Kingdom. Initially initiated by a tender process on 6th November 2025, the submission deadline concluded on 8th December 2025. The contract was awarded on 21st January 2026 to JACOBS U.K. LIMITED, with the contract period starting on 10th February 2026 and slated to end on 18th September 2026, though there is a possibility for limited extension. The procurement method used was open competition, suitable for below-threshold contracts.

The IWAP project creates significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in water and waste management to collaborate with local government bodies, offering frameworks for strategic alignment and operational insights across stakeholder groups. Businesses capable of providing high-quality consultancy services with strong project management and team composition skills will find this tender particularly beneficial. Moreover, the involvement of Suffolk County Council as a strategic collaborator broadens the scope for partnership and expertise sharing, making it well-suited for firms that thrive in collaborative, multi-stakeholder environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate given the procurement's considerations towards suitability for SMEs, despite no SMEs having participated in the final stage of bidding.

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Notice Title

Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Water Action Plan (IWAP)

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has appointed a suitably qualified consultant to prepare an Integrated Water Action Plan I-WAP. The successful consultant will be expected to work closely with Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils and Reclaim the Rain in the preparation of the I-WAP, alongside engaging with a range of other key stakeholders. Government has invited participation by Norfolk in the Local Government Review. This process has the potential to lead to unitary local government in Norfolk. The contract may be assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to Norfolk County Council or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor. The County Council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by up to 2 weeks at the Council's discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005388-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£126,554 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementbusinesssupport@suffolk.gov.uk, sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

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