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title: "Delivery Assessment Framework (DAF)"
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# Delivery Assessment Framework (DAF)

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e960b9c-73d4-479e-9ef9-992df984ad74

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Delivery Assessment Framework (DAF) has been concluded by O F W A T, the regulatory authority headquartered in Birmingham, England. This contract is aimed at providing specialist support to develop a framework enabling water companies to assess their capabilities in delivering their PR24 investment programme. Classified under 'Environmental impact assessment other than for construction', the process emphasised enhancing organisational capacity for the forthcoming AMP8 five-year programme. With a procurement method of competitive quotation, the tender was classified as 'limited.' Key dates included the tender period ending on 20th March 2026, followed by the commencement of the contract on 1st April 2026 and wrapping up on 29th May 2026 across regions in England and Wales.

This tender offers growth opportunities particularly for large-scale organisations specialising in environmental impact assessments, and strategic consultancy with a focus on sustainable development within the water industry. Ove Arup & Partners Limited, recognised for its large-scale expertise, has been awarded the contract valued at £96,350. Business entities adept in navigating complex regulatory environments and possessing the capacity for comprehensive strategic evaluation could find this sector lucrative. Smaller enterprises, SMEs, and VCSE organisations might face challenges competing for contracts of this nature due to the emphasis on robust organisational capacity and strategic delivery readiness.

## Notice

specialist support to develop a Delivery Assessment Framework (DAF) that will enable water companies to assess their own capabilities to successfully deliver their PR24 investment programme. Given the significant step up in investment compared to previous regulatory periods, and as the regulatory environment and delivery expectations continue to evolve, there is a need for companies to robustly evaluate their organisational capacity, strategic and delivery readiness to deliver the AMP8 five-year programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a20a91-2fb5-4d21-889a-92eccbd4e459 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,350 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a20a91-2fb5-4d21-889a-92eccbd4e459

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3a20a91-2fb5-4d21-889a-92eccbd4e459
  15th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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