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title: "Price Review Economics and Policy Support Consultancy Support"
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# Price Review Economics and Policy Support Consultancy Support

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0792d9aa-9c84-4354-86e4-281c757f36a3

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Price Review Economics and Policy Support Consultancy Support" was initiated by O F W A T, with the aim to enhance resources for progressing PR policies within the context of civil engineering consultancy services. The contracting authority initiated selective procurement through a framework agreement, with the procurement now in the award stage. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, covers locations in England and Wales and spans from 13 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. The final determinations were expected to conclude by 20 February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale consultancies specialising in civil engineering services, particularly those capable of delivering policy support and assurance. Organisations such as CEPA LLP, Baringa Partners LLP, PA Consulting Services Limited, Ove Arup & Partners Limited, and Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP have shown success in securing awards, each valued at £300,000. Business growth can be facilitated by engaging with long-term government contracts, expanding project portfolios, and building sector credibility. Such opportunities are well-suited for businesses that meet the procurement criteria and can effectively support policy commitments and assessments.

## Notice

As we progress with the implementation of PR we require additional resources and support to deliver the policies in our Final Determinations. This includes delivery assurance on PR and holding companies to the commitments in their determinations as well as support on in period assessments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c79fb3-3a8b-4bdc-8f46-60adbaf5706e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BARINGA PARTNERS; CEPA; GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c79fb3-3a8b-4bdc-8f46-60adbaf5706e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c79fb3-3a8b-4bdc-8f46-60adbaf5706e
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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