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09 Jul 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process was conducted by The Water Services Regulation Authority, a public authority under the central government, headquartered in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This tender, identified with the title "PROC.0250 - Stakeholder and Consultation Support," falls under the services category, specifically consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy. The process reached the award stage as of 9th July 2026. Although the tender was executed through a direct procurement method, it was below the threshold and thus carried out without competition. The contract, awarded to Moorhouse Consulting Limited, commenced on 5th January 2026 and concluded by 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of GBP 118,848.

This contract provides ample opportunities for businesses in the consulting sector, particularly those specialising in stakeholder engagement and consultation services related to water supply and waste management. Large consulting firms like Moorhouse Consulting Limited, with the capacity to handle government projects and influence policy decisions, find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Companies aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts can benefit from understanding the procurement requirements and forming strategic partnerships to enhance service delivery in the public infrastructure domain.

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Notice Title

PROC.0250 - Stakeholder and Consultation Support

Notice Description

Procurement for the Provision of Stakeholder and Consultation Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064767-2026
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20266 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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