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title: "Water Regulatory Reform Programme Set-Up Support"
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# Water Regulatory Reform Programme Set-Up Support

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-515af4bf-034a-47b8-b538-0a052e4da9f7

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the provision of senior advisory support to the Water Reform Programme. This project, titled "Water Regulatory Reform Programme Set-Up Support," falls under the industry category of technical analysis or consultancy services. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender period ended on the 1st of March 2026, the contract has been active since the 2nd of March 2026 and will continue until the 2nd of June 2026. The services are required at DEFRA's central office in London but extend to British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions including Europe and the Rest of the World.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to regulatory system reform and transformation programme design, particularly those capable of providing expert specialist advice grounded in best practice. The focus on the Water Reform Programme involves establishing a robust project scope and structure, which can drive reform outcomes and benefits. Although this contract was awarded to Bramble Hub Limited, businesses in similar domains should consider engaging with DEFRA for future opportunities, especially those with a track record in large-scale regulatory advisory roles and experience in working with government frameworks. Such engagements can pave the way for substantial growth, positioning qualified firms to influence vital infrastructure and environmental reforms.

## Notice

This engagement will provide Defra senior advisory support to the Water Reform Programme. Expert specialist advice on regulated industry system reform and transformation programme design is required to ensure the set up the Water Reform Programme and Single Regulator major project is grounded in best practice. The objectives are to establish a strong design of the future regulatory system, enable a clear underlying logic to meet reform outcomes and benefits targeted, and ensure the work is underpinned by robust project and programme scope, structure and plans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6a3dbb-6a6f-4281-9014-113e6fc1520d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 2 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6a3dbb-6a6f-4281-9014-113e6fc1520d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6a3dbb-6a6f-4281-9014-113e6fc1520d
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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