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title: "Appointment of External Change Partner to support Ofwat's transition"
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# Appointment of External Change Partner to support Ofwat's transition

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43662cac-2f3b-46af-a800-15e641f7c6a6

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## Summary

The public procurement process facilitated by Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, has culminated in the award for the appointment of an External Change Partner to support Ofwat's transition. This procurement falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services, pertaining specifically to complex transformation initiatives. The awarded contract, valued at £180,000, commenced on 21 January 2026 and is scheduled to end on 21 January 2028. The procurement method employed was a call-off from the CCS Framework Agreement RM6309, using a selective tendering process under Lot 3. This contract covers work primarily in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with key dates highlighting the tender period closure on 5 November 2025 and the contract award publication on 28 January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those skilled in managing complex transformations. With its focus on supporting organisational change, the contract is ideally suited for large consultancies capable of navigating extensive frameworks and delivering substantial service improvements. The procurement method, being selective and sourced from a framework, indicates a preference for experienced entities such as SMEs prepared to engage with structured public sector challenges. Business growth can be propelled by participating in such contracts, which offer exposure to prominent public sector clients and the opportunity to leverage expertise in high-stakes environments.

## Notice

*AWARDED CONTRACT - This is not a contract opportunity* Appointment of External Change Partner to support Ofwat's transition. Call-off contract from CCS Framework Agreement RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework 4, following a further competition under Lot 3: Complex and transformation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bb56899-a715-4cca-b3cb-ecae1f6d6bc2 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bb56899-a715-4cca-b3cb-ecae1f6d6bc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bb56899-a715-4cca-b3cb-ecae1f6d6bc2
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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