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title: "Water Regulator Reform Pathway"
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# Water Regulator Reform Pathway

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efa686c2-6794-41b9-9165-2269fe952dfe

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Water Regulator Reform Pathway" was conducted by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a major UK government department based in London. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically general management consultancy services, with a CPV classification of 79411000. Located in London, the project was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been completed, with key dates including the award date on 15th September 2025 and the contract covering from 16th September to 8th October 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £22,925 GBP, was published on 1st October 2025.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms looking to expand their portfolio in regulatory reform, particularly in the water services sector. While the procurement was specific and selective, favouring businesses already positioned within relevant framework agreements, it underscores the importance for firms to engage in frameworks to access such opportunities. Although not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancies with experience in government contracts and management consultancy services would find this a significant growth prospect, reinforcing their presence in public sector reform initiatives.

## Notice

Review of approach for Water Regulator Reform, to provide an overall schedule/phasing document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb913e6-f450-407d-bae9-896027fe7b5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,925 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb913e6-f450-407d-bae9-896027fe7b5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fb913e6-f450-407d-bae9-896027fe7b5b
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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