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17 Jul 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

Alder Hey, a public authority within the central government based in Frzakerley, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Water Budget," which focused on water budget management and the provision of advice on water defects and termination. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly in legal services, and was conducted using a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The tender process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 17th July 2026, and the contract period commencing on 20th July 2026 and ending on 19th August 2026. The services are set to be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in water management advisory. Large-scale firms similar to the awarded supplier, BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, would be well-suited to engage in such opportunities, given their capacity to handle specific regulatory or compliance matters within the water utility sector. The contract's focus on water defect advice indicates a demand for firms capable of delivering specialised consultancy services that address specific legal frameworks and operational challenges in managing water resources. Business growth can be achieved through diversification into niche legal service areas and establishment of a strong presence across multiple UK regions.

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Notice Title

Water Budget

Notice Description

Water Budget, water defects and termination advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067627-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,608 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALDER HEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FRZAKERLEY
Postcode
L9 7LJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

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