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title: "Assurance Advisers for Major Projects"
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# Assurance Advisers for Major Projects

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e3bcfa0-445c-4659-875f-01bf2ccf2217

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## Summary

The procurement process led by O F W A T (Office of Water Services), based in Birmingham, England, has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Assurance Advisers for Major Projects". The procurement focuses on business and management consultancy services, particularly within the West Midlands and London regions. This tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), Lot 2, Strategy and Policy. The awarded contract begins on 11th December 2025 and will conclude on 10th December 2028, with a total awarded value of up to £1 million excluding VAT over three years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in consultancy, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as it seeks experienced independent assurance advisers to assist Ofwat with assurance reviews on major projects. The selected supplier, Bramble Hub Limited, reflects the potential for SMEs to participate and succeed in government contracts. Businesses with expertise in project management, consultancy, and the ability to deliver strategic insights would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders, contributing to the strategic oversight in key milestones of water-related development projects.

## Notice

Awarded using Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) (RM6309), Lot 2 Strategy and Policy. Background and an overview of the Major Projects pipeline can be found at the following link: A-Major-Projects-Guide-for-Investors-June-2025.pdf The above document lists all the projects in the pipeline and gives a brief overview of each one, offering a useful indication of the assurance reviews likely to be required over the next three years. To meet the key objective of this tender, we expect the independent assurance advisers to work with Ofwat colleagues as follows: 1. Identify and appoint an appropriate panel of experienced independent review team leaders (RTLs) and review team members (RTMs) to deliver assurance reviews. 2. Plan and manage Ofwat's assurance review pipeline, based on the pipeline of DPC/SIPR projects and key stages of project development. 3. Produce an overall Assurance Plan for approval by Ofwat. 4. Provide training to internal Ofwat staff participating in assurance reviews. 5. Support engagement with water companies as Ofwat's assurance framework develops, to ensure collaboration and maximum benefit from the review. 6. Produce a concise annual report and present to Ofwat and companies. 7. Deliver independent assurance reviews for all DPC/SIPR projects in the pipeline at key milestones.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c420428d-04a9-4d63-96c2-272fcebf8b99 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | 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), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRAMBLE HUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c420428d-04a9-4d63-96c2-272fcebf8b99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c420428d-04a9-4d63-96c2-272fcebf8b99
  9th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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