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title: "Fens Allocation Study"
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buyer: "O F W A T"
published: "2025-03-17"
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# Fens Allocation Study

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cff826df-9543-4497-9db3-46441b9bdc29

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Fens Allocation Study" has been completed by the buying organisation OFWAT, located at Centre City Tower, 7 Hill Street, Birmingham, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV code 79410000). The consultancy service aims to address allocation issues between AW and CW regarding the Fens Reservoir, with broader applicability to similar future situations. The procurement method employed was a direct, single tender action below the threshold. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 9 February 2025 and the contract period from 17 February 2025 to 17 March 2025, awarded to Reckon LLP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in business and management consultancy services. The focused study on reservoir allocation issues offers Reckon LLP, an SME, a platform to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio in resolving complex consultancy matters. The successful completion of this contract by an SME highlights a conducive environment for small to medium-sized enterprises to compete in public sector procurements, fostering industry growth and diversification in consultancy services.

## Notice

The consultancy work will focus on resolving the allocation issue between AW and CW regarding the Fens Reservoir, with the findings and recommendations applicable to similar situations in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43ce5e0-85d1-4880-9e10-e10571b360a9 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2025 - 17 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,837 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,837 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RECKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43ce5e0-85d1-4880-9e10-e10571b360a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43ce5e0-85d1-4880-9e10-e10571b360a9
  17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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