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title: "Cost and Commercial Advisers for Major Projects"
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# Cost and Commercial Advisers for Major Projects

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d277b0f2-69c9-411c-98f6-68d22cf00110

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by O F W A T focuses on acquiring Cost and Commercial Advisers to bolster major projects aimed at accelerating new construction endeavours. The contract, identified as 'PROC.0194', falls under the industry category of financial consultancy services and is specifically targeted for projects located in Birmingham, England. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. While the tender period concluded on 3rd November 2025, the contract is scheduled to run from 15th December 2025 to 14th December 2028. This award update, effective as of 30th January 2026, marks the complete stage of the procurement process, with a maximum contract value of £3,000,000 allocated among the engaged suppliers.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for SMEs specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those capable of designing and managing frameworks that scrutinise cost, schedules, and commercial practices within construction projects. The framework provides ample scope for growth and operational expansion, especially for companies with experience in large-scale projects. The awarded suppliers, including Deecon Consulting Ltd, Allora Infrastructure Limited, and Long O Donnell Associates Limited, exemplify the potential for SME involvement. Businesses aiming to penetrate or expand within the public sector consultancy domain would find this contract an invaluable asset in gaining reputation and scaling operations.

## Notice

This work will focus on designing and operating a comprehensive framework to accelerate new construction projects by challenging costs, schedules, and commercial methodologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa487f8-f82a-46e1-aaf8-5ce71798c414 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALLORA INFRASTRUCTURE; DEECON CONSULTING; LONG O DONNELL ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 11:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa487f8-f82a-46e1-aaf8-5ce71798c414
- 29 Jan 2026 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa487f8-f82a-46e1-aaf8-5ce71798c414

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baa487f8-f82a-46e1-aaf8-5ce71798c414
  30th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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