Award

Developing the Delivery Directorate

THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2026 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority, based in Birmingham, has engaged in the procurement process to develop its Delivery Directorate through consultancy services. This process falls under the public utilities industry category and is linked to services, with the procurement being classified as direct and below the threshold, meaning it was conducted without formal competition. The contract was awarded to Moorhouse Consulting Limited, a company located in London. The agreement spans from 8th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with an estimated gross value of £120,000. The procurement stage is complete, and all associated lots have also reached completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the consultancy sector that specialise in public utilities and organisational development. Given the nature of the procurement method, smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Moorhouse Consulting Limited have a substantial opportunity to secure similar contracts, leveraging their specialised knowledge in tackling specific government needs. Companies in strategic consultancy and public sector solutions, particularly those with experience in central government operations, will benefit greatly from exploring related opportunities for growth and collaboration with public authorities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Developing the Delivery Directorate

Notice Description

Consultancy on how to develop the Delivery Directorate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060db8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006352-2026
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

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

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
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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

MOORHOUSE CONSULTING

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-060db8-2026-01-23T16:27:19Z",
    "date": "2026-01-23T16:27:19Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-060db8",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PPCX-7855-VXBT",
            "name": "The Water Services Regulation Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PPCX-7855-VXBT"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Ofwat, Centre City Tower, 7 Hill Street",
                "locality": "Birmingham",
                "postalCode": "B5 4UA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@ofwat.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-05053551",
            "name": "Moorhouse Consulting Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "05053551"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PCDL-8985-RGJR"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "16th Floor, Dashwood House, 69 Old Broad Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "EC2M 1QS",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI31"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "GPS-BD@moorhouseconsulting.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.moorhouseconsulting.com",
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PPCX-7855-VXBT",
        "name": "The Water Services Regulation Authority"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PROC.0301",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Developing the Delivery Directorate",
        "description": "Consultancy on how to develop the Delivery Directorate",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-05053551",
                    "name": "Moorhouse Consulting Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "65000000",
                            "description": "Public utilities"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-01-08T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 120000,
                "amount": 100000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-01-07T00:00:00Z",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "006352-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006352-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-23T16:27:19Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}