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Developing of governance for transition

THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY

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23 Jan 2026 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority, a central government public authority in the UK, has completed a procurement process for consultancy services titled "Developing of governance for transition". This procurement, based on direct method below threshold without competition, was awarded to Moorhouse Consulting Limited. The award was confirmed on 5th January 2026, with the contract set to run until 31st March 2026. The procurement focused on services within the public utilities sector located in the UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in governance and transitional advisory services. Smes like Moorhouse Consulting Limited, which was the successful supplier, illustrate the types of businesses well-suited for such engagements, facilitating growth through specialised knowledge and expertise in facilitating organisational changes within public authorities. Businesses in similar domains could be positioned to compete in future tenders requiring specialised transition consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Developing of governance for transition

Notice Description

Consultancy advice on how best to develop governance in the period of transition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006364-2026
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 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

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