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title: "Developing an approach to regulating water companies"
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# Developing an approach to regulating water companies

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-718ebe46-b0fa-4dc0-bf94-a8b13af3e286

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## Summary

The contracting process, managed by O F W A T, involved the awarding of a contract for "Developing an approach to regulating water companies," with a focus on business and management consultancy services. The procurement took place in Birmingham, England, and falls under the industry category for business management and related services. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the tender period ending on 18th June 2025 and the contract period spanning from 25th June to 30th September 2025, with the award taking place on 23rd June 2025. The procurement process is currently in the 'Award' stage, indicating that the contract has been awarded and is active.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale consultancy firms with expertise in regulatory frameworks for utilities. The project allows for the implementation of innovative and effective solutions to the regulation of water companies, fostering a collaborative environment for consultancy experts. Although the procurement is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies that specialise in business and management consultancy could leverage this opportunity to establish themselves as leading service providers in regulatory consultancy, thereby expanding their portfolio and tapping into public sector markets.

## Notice

Developing an approach to regulating water companies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57542208-8ecc-41f4-b51d-d0d1638c5580 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,040 |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57542208-8ecc-41f4-b51d-d0d1638c5580

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57542208-8ecc-41f4-b51d-d0d1638c5580
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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