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31 Jul 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process centres on "Accounting Support" for reviewing accounting accounts, spearheaded by The Water Services Regulation Authority. This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically financial consultancy and related services, and is located across various regions within the United Kingdom, including Birmingham. The process has moved beyond the award stage, with the final contract signed on 13th July 2026 for a period ending on 30th November 2026. This limited competition procurement was conducted below the threshold, as indicated by the procurement method details.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in financial consultancy and services, particularly those with expertise in financial transaction processing and clearing-house services. The procurement would be especially beneficial for businesses capable of delivering services across multiple regions, as the delivery addresses cover a broad geographical scope throughout the United Kingdom. With a contract value grossing £21,000, this opportunity is well-suited to organisations like large-scale consultancies or those that can operate on a similar scale and meet specific public sector requirements. Businesses involved can expect not only financial remuneration but also the potential to forge reputable connections within the public authority sector.

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Notice Title

Accounting Support

Notice Description

Review of the Accounting accounts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072771-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

Further Information

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