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Interim support for Credit and Collateral Arrangements (CCA) Review

THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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28 Nov 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by The Water Services Regulation Authority, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, involved the provision of interim support for a Credit and Collateral Arrangements (CCA) Review. This contract falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy, with the procurement process using a direct award method below the competition threshold. Initiated as a tender and completed at the award stage on 28th November 2025, Edge Economic Consulting Ltd, based in Exeter, was contracted to deliver services to assist with Ofwat's analysis and research related to their consultation processes. The contract, valued at £100,000 with options to extend up to 70% of the original contract value, is active, having started on 8th September 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those offering expertise in credit and collateral arrangements. Firms, especially SMEs, with a proven track record in delivering analytical support to public authorities might find growth potential in securing similar contracts. The tender's procurement method suggests a streamlined process suitable for organisations experienced in working with public authority clients, presenting them with opportunities to offer niche consultancy services that support governmental regulatory bodies.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078083-2025
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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

EDGE ECONOMIC CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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