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title: "Risk & Return Advice 2024 - 2027"
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buyer: "O F W A T"
published: "2025-10-02"
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# Risk & Return Advice 2024 - 2027

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b29f30cf-96a6-4aff-9026-589654dedba1

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Risk & Return Advice 2024 - 2027" has been completed by O F W A T, located in Birmingham, England (Postal Code: B5 4UA). This tender falls under the consulting services category, specifically for water supply and waste consultancy. The procurement method used was a direct single tender, designed for contracts below the threshold. The award was made to Eversden Economics Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), with a contract value of £120,000. The contract period runs from 4th December 2024 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 2nd October 2025, highlighting that this process has reached completion.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in consulting services related to water supply and waste management. Businesses with expertise in these areas can benefit from offering their unique services to public bodies like O F W A T and might find similar opportunities in subsequent tenders. The requirement for an SME might encourage competition among smaller firms who are looking to expand their portfolio and establish stronger ties within the public sector. The direct procurement method and the nature of the services required align well with businesses that have a focused consulting expertise and the capability to deliver within specified timelines.

## Notice

Risk & Return Advice 2024 - 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b53535-83f3-4934-af3c-72d733c250da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSDEN ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 07:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b53535-83f3-4934-af3c-72d733c250da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67b53535-83f3-4934-af3c-72d733c250da
  2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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