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title: "Ofwat Consultancy Framework"
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buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
published: "2021-06-29"
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# Ofwat Consultancy Framework

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09eef694-336f-476a-bea6-8cac6662d5ed

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has completed a public procurement process titled "Ofwat Consultancy Framework," aimed at providing access to consultancy expertise for the water supply and waste management industry. This open procurement, classified under consulting services, will remain valid for a maximum of four years, commencing from June 28, 2021. The total contract value is £9,500,000 and includes delivery addresses in both the West Midlands and London. The tender was formally closed on April 16, 2021.

This consultancy framework offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in water management, economic consultancy, and related advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete alongside established large firms, as this initiative seeks to foster diverse consultant participation. Notably, companies skilled in regulatory compliance, economic analysis, or environmental consultancy could find valuable prospects within this procurement process.

## Notice

Ofwat will be creating a Consultancy Framework, designed to allow access to expertise relating to the industry that we regulate. The Ofwat Consultancy Framework will be valid for 3 years plus one year extension option taking it to a maximum of 4 years and will start in June 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d21fca42-1ab2-4fad-bbde-512481f062c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 27 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,000,000 |
| 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 | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 40 |
| Supplier names | ALVAREZ & MARSAL DISPUTES AND INVESTIGATIONS; AMBERSIDE ADVISORS; APEM; AQUA CONSULTANTS; BARINGA; BINNIES; CAMBRIDGE ECONOMIC POLICY ASSOCIATES; COMPLETE STRATEGY; COSTAIN; CPC PROJECT SERVICES; CUBELYNX; DELOITTE; ECONOMIC CONSULTING ASSOCIATES; ERNST & YOUNG; EUROPE ECONOMICS; FIRST ECONOMICS; FRONTIER ECONOMICS; FRP ADVISORY TRADING; FTI CONSULTING; GRANT THORNTON; GRIDLINES GROUP; GUTTERIDGE HASKINS AND DAVEY; HR WALLINGFORD; JACOBS; KPMG; LONDON ECONOMICS; MCC ECONOMICS; MOORHOUSE CONSULTING; MOTT MACDONALD; NERA; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; PA CONSULTING; PA CONSULTING SERVICES; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; RECKON; SIA PARTNERS; SUSTAINABILITY FIRST; TURNER AND TOWNSEND; VIVID ECONOMICS; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d21fca42-1ab2-4fad-bbde-512481f062c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d21fca42-1ab2-4fad-bbde-512481f062c5
  29th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN162270
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/

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