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title: "Gate 3 Assessment Support (RAPID)"
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# Gate 3 Assessment Support (RAPID)

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d7b79c2-78c8-4b57-ab3f-c10fafc401ba

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Gate 3 Assessment Support (RAPID)" has been awarded by O F W A T, a regulatory body in England, located in Birmingham, with the postal code B5 4UA. This tender, classified under the technical support services category (CPV code 71356300), involved a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage, with the award made active on 23rd August 2024. The contract is set to commence on 6th September 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the technical support services sector, particularly those structured as SMEs, given the framework's suitability criteria. Companies like HR Wallingford Limited, which successfully secured the contract, are well-equipped to leverage such opportunities for business growth. Engaging in such contracts can aid similar businesses in expanding their portfolios and gaining valuable experience in working with regulatory bodies like O F W A T. The substantial contract value of £116,713.20 further underscores its significance for participating enterprises, providing a solid foundation for economic expansion within the industry.

## Notice

Gate 3 Assessment Support (RAPID)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2d05b5-54ca-4176-8fd5-0a9f53f4894a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,713 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HR WALLINGFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2d05b5-54ca-4176-8fd5-0a9f53f4894a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2d05b5-54ca-4176-8fd5-0a9f53f4894a
  26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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