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title: "Policy advice on mergers"
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# Policy advice on mergers

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f357768c-b264-401c-a5f5-463c88513fdc

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## Summary

O F W A T, located in Birmingham, England, has recently completed a public procurement process titled "Policy advice on mergers". This procurement, classified under general management consultancy services (CPV code 79411000), involved direct procurement through a single tender action (below threshold). The contract, valued at £48,000, commenced on 3rd January 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2024. The primary buyer is the regulatory authority O F W A T, which published the award on 29th October 2024, following the tender period ending on 2nd January 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specializing in consultancy, policy advice, or mergers. The successful bidder, Midnight Consulting Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such contracts. Businesses in the consultancy sector looking to engage in similar public procurement ventures can benefit from understanding O F W A T’s procurement methods and timelines, positioning themselves effectively for future opportunities. The focus on direct procurement highlights the potential for smaller businesses to compete in specialised, impactful consultative roles.

## Notice

Advice on our merger policy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0a0b36-78c4-4a9a-b6dc-3363c08f8bab |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDNIGHT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0a0b36-78c4-4a9a-b6dc-3363c08f8bab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0a0b36-78c4-4a9a-b6dc-3363c08f8bab
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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