Award

Interim support for Credit and Collateral Arrangements (CCA) Review

THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

14 Apr 2026 at 14:32

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

14 Apr 2026 at 14:23

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

28 Nov 2025 at 13:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process involves The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat), located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, seeking interim support for their Credit and Collateral Arrangements (CCA) Review. This amendment dated 14 April 2026 marks a continuation of the process started in March 2026. The industry category primarily concerns public sector financial advisory services. The procurement stage is currently in the contract amendment phase, with significant tender activities having taken place. Key contractual periods extend from 31 March 2026 to 21 August 2026, focusing on enhancing financial oversight and strategy within the water industry. The method utilised is a direct procurement route, facilitating efficient allocations under the UK's legal framework.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in financial consultancy and regulatory advisory services. Ofwat's focus on credit and collateral arrangements invites competent business and management consultancies to deliver expert analysis and support, vital for the upcoming consultation process. Businesses with a strong footing in public sector consultancy, especially those familiar with central government operations, will find this contract rewarding. Edge Economic Consulting Ltd, already involved since 2025, exemplifies the type of firm well-received by Ofwat for tasks requiring specialised economic advice, highlighting prospects for similar companies to engage and expand their footprint in the public procurement arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim support for Credit and Collateral Arrangements (CCA) Review

Notice Description

Interim support to help deliver Ofwat's analysis and research that will underpin Ofwat's consultation, as well as help deliver the consultation document itself

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033867-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change 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
£169,903 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 21 Aug 2026 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

EDGE ECONOMIC CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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