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title: "Ofwat Innovation Fund delivery partner 2025-30"
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# Ofwat Innovation Fund delivery partner 2025-30

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5b314d0-3c71-4af5-8083-8484cbde4dbd

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has awarded a procurement contract for the delivery of the Ofwat Innovation Fund and elements of the Water Efficiency Fund during AMP 8, spanning from April 2025 to March 2030. The contract, valued at £18.4 million, has been concluded through an open procedure, focusing on services within the public utilities sector. Operations are set to take place in the West Midlands and London in the United Kingdom. The tender process, which concluded on the 20th of November, 2024, saw Ofwat, located at Centre City Tower in Birmingham, engage suppliers Nesta, Isle, and ICF Consulting Services Ltd for the contract delivery, effective from April 2025 to March 2027. This procurement is currently at the award stage following the completion of the tender process.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in public utilities, particularly those specialising in innovation and water efficiency solutions. With distinct lots focusing on core fund delivery, programme implementation, and evaluation, SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in these areas are well-positioned to deliver value. By participating, businesses have the opportunity to collaborate on innovative water management strategies and efficiency campaigns, aligning with emerging sustainability trends. Suppliers now have a platform to showcase their capabilities in delivering impactful solutions that not only address Ofwat's needs but also contribute to broader environmental goals.

## Notice

We are looking to appoint delivery partners to support Ofwat in delivering the Ofwat Innovation Fund and aspects of the Water Efficiency Fund in AMP 8 (the asset management planning period which runs from April 2025-March 2030). This is a continuation of the existing Innovation Fund which was established in 2020 and the introduction of a new Water Efficiency Fund (WEF) of which this Invitation to Tender is concerned with only two aspects: the Water Efficiency Lab (WEL) - an annual competition similar to the Innovation Fund but focused solely on water efficiency, and the evaluation of the Water Efficiency Campaign (WEC), which is the other part of the two components that make up the WEF.We are looking for delivery partner support in three distinct but linked areas:Lot 1: Core Innovation Fund and WEL deliveryLot 2: Implementation programmeLot 3: Evaluation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6b6337-6f63-4dec-859b-c176ed516aed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,400,000 |
| 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 | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES; ISLE; NESTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 65000000 - Public utilities

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6b6337-6f63-4dec-859b-c176ed516aed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6b6337-6f63-4dec-859b-c176ed516aed
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY169759
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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