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CM3592 Regulatory Consultancy Framework

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 11:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is planning a regulatory consultancy framework for services supporting its regulatory and wider business objectives. The anticipated scope covers specialist economic, regulatory, financial, strategic and policy consultancy, together with market analysis, business planning, customer research and related consultancy services. The framework is intended to provide access to these capabilities for work connected with Yorkshire Water’s activities as a regulated water-sector business. Delivery is expected in the United Kingdom. The procurement is for services in the utilities sector and is classified under business and management consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000). Yorkshire Water is considering how the framework should be structured, including its scope, lots and contractual arrangements, with supplier input intended to help shape the eventual model.

This procurement is at the planning stage and is being developed as a framework agreement; it is not yet a call for competition. Yorkshire Water expects to use supplier engagement to inform its procurement strategy, including lotting, contractual structures and commercial models. The estimated gross value is £10,000,000. The planned contract period is from 5 April 2027 to 4 April 2030. The buyer expects to publish a subsequent notice by 7 September 2026. As part of the preliminary engagement, suppliers are invited to express interest by 5 August 2026, with further information-gathering activities such as requests for information or supplier calls potentially following. Participation in the engagement is voluntary and non-binding, and the feedback will support development of the future procurement rather than constitute a tender response.

The future framework is likely to suit consultancies with strong expertise in one or more of economic regulation, regulated-industry finance, business strategy, public policy, market analysis, business planning or customer research. Relevant water-sector experience will be particularly useful, while experience in other regulated industries may also be relevant. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate practical understanding of regulatory and industry trends, current market capability and innovative approaches to delivering high-quality consultancy. The breadth of the proposed service scope may suit both multidisciplinary firms able to provide several specialisms and focused providers with deep expertise in a particular area. Businesses should use the planning engagement to explain their service offering, capacity and experience, and to help shape the framework’s eventual lots and delivery model.

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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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Postcode Area
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

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