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title: "Design Sprint Services for Ofwat Festival of Ideas"
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# Design Sprint Services for Ofwat Festival of Ideas

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0c405a2-38b3-47b3-939a-ed1a4c07d182

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Design Sprint Services for Ofwat Festival of Ideas" was conducted by O F W A T, based in Birmingham, England. This award stage was completed with the contract given to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd on 6th October 2025. The tender required specialised environmental engineering consultancy services, with activities scheduled between 7th October and 17th October 2025. Implemented as a direct procurement method through a single tender action (below threshold), it focused on service delivery in England and Wales. Although the process has been finalised, it reflects O F W A T's strategic engagement with innovative solutions within the industry.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental engineering consultancy to potentially participate in future engagements. Companies equipped to deliver agile design sprint services would find such tenders well-aligned with their skills and offerings. It underscores a favourable climate for SMEs to leverage their expertise and foster growth by engaging with governmental bodies intent on promoting innovative resource management solutions. This setting creates a promising environment for businesses aiming to strengthen their foothold in public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Services will deliver one Solution Workshop to address the Buyer's selected theme. The Supplier will take the inputs and the Buyer's prioritised ideas from the Solution Workshop, and create a Prototype.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abda6ad0-a02e-49ef-a7cc-6a18488b1601 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,595 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,595 |
| 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 | HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abda6ad0-a02e-49ef-a7cc-6a18488b1601

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abda6ad0-a02e-49ef-a7cc-6a18488b1601
  29th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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