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CM3592 Regulatory Consultancy Framework

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 10:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is actively engaging in a procurement process titled "CM3592 Regulatory Consultancy Framework," focused on the services industry sector, particularly business and management consultancy services. The process is currently in the planning stage with market engagement activities scheduled. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, this initial stage invites suppliers to express interest by 5th August 2026. Yorkshire Water is seeking input to shape a framework that will provide regulatory, financial, policy, strategic, and market analysis consultancy services to support its objectives. This engagement aims to gather market insights and is a preliminary step ahead of planned procurement developments expected to progress around September 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for consultancy firms with expertise in the water industry and other regulated sectors. Participants can play a crucial role in shaping a multi-million pound framework designed to enhance Yorkshire Water's regulatory functions. With an estimated value of £10 million, the project is ideally suited for businesses offering innovative, high-quality consultancy services. The opportunity to inform future procurement strategies can position your business as a strategic partner for Yorkshire Water, providing access to long-term collaborative benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CM3592 Regulatory Consultancy Framework

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform the development and procurement strategy for a future Regulatory Consultancy Framework. The proposed framework is intended to provide access to specialist economic, regulatory, financial, strategic, policy, market analysis, business planning, customer research and associated consultancy services to support Yorkshire Water's regulatory and business objectives. We are seeking input from suppliers with relevant expertise and experience in the water sector and wider regulated industries to help shape the scope, structure and delivery model of the framework. Through this engagement, Yorkshire Water aims to better understand current market capabilities, supplier capacity, emerging regulatory and industry trends, and innovative approaches to delivering high-quality consultancy services. Suppliers are invited to express an interest in participating in early market engagement discussions. Feedback gathered will be used to validate the proposed framework approach, inform lotting arrangements and contractual structures, assess the suitability of different commercial models, and support the development of the overall procurement strategy. This engagement is being conducted solely for information-gathering purposes and to support Yorkshire Water's planning activities. It does not constitute a call for competition, a formal procurement exercise, or any commitment by Yorkshire Water to procure goods or services. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to express interest via email to professionalservicetenders@yorkshirewater.co.uk with brief details of their service offering. Further engagement (e.g., RFI or supplier calls) may follow. There are no specific conditions for participation in this market engagement. Participation is voluntary and non-binding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069063-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2027 - 4 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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