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title: "SRO Bill Impact Modelling"
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# SRO Bill Impact Modelling

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b477d36d-de82-41a9-8878-7ed69ef466a5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SRO Bill Impact Modelling" was conducted by O F W A T, the Water Services Regulation Authority in England. This contract, classified under "Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs" (CPV 71244000), involves assessing the potential impact of Sustainable Rural Opportunity (SRO) schemes on customer bills under various scenarios. The contract was awarded to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED and was in the award stage as of 25 November 2025. The procurement used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 27 October 2025 to 6 January 2026. The services will be delivered in the regions of England and Wales, with a total contract value of £57,265.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses experienced in cost calculation and monitoring within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are suitable to compete, given the procurement's inclusivity for SMEs. Firms specialising in financial assessment and modelling who are part of framework agreements stand to benefit from participating in similar projects with potential government and regulatory cooperation. The awarded contract affirms the value and opportunity available for businesses that can accurately model and assess financial impacts in the sector, offering a prestigious client in O F W A T and contributing valuable insights into government regulation impacts on consumer costs.

## Notice

Assessing the potential impact of SRO schemes on customer bills. Ofwat and government seek to understand the scale of these impacts under different scenarios - both distributional and project-specific

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccfebab0-c592-477b-998a-f96e115ae572 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 6 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,265 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,265 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccfebab0-c592-477b-998a-f96e115ae572

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccfebab0-c592-477b-998a-f96e115ae572
  25th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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