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title: "Cost Assessment Support - Business Retail"
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# Cost Assessment Support - Business Retail

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c00a9dfc-39e2-4f06-b6e0-33cd2cd8039b

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## Summary

This procurement process, led by the regulator O F W A T, focuses on the provision of "Cost Assessment Support - Business Retail." The industry category falls under business and management consultancy services, with the main location being Birmingham, England. The procurement, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached its award stage on 15th July 2025, with the tender having been completed. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st July 2025 and the contract running from 25th July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract was awarded to Bramble Hub Limited.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services, especially those registered as SMEs. The procurement's structure supports SMEs, highlighting a key market opportunity for smaller but capable entities with relevant expertise in business retail consultancy. The collaborative environment with O F W A T potentially provides substantial growth and networking opportunities, making it well-suited for enterprises looking to expand their portfolio and participate in public sector projects.

## Notice

The provision of Cost Assessment Support - Business Retail Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efee3563-e605-4c3f-9bdd-f5053a058c20 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,690 |
| 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 | BRAMBLE HUB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efee3563-e605-4c3f-9bdd-f5053a058c20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efee3563-e605-4c3f-9bdd-f5053a058c20
  28th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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