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title: "Economic Analysis and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a9ad"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-16"
---

# Economic Analysis and Support

Buyer: THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a9ad

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat), focused on providing "Economic Analysis and Support" services. The procurement was conducted without competition under a direct method, falling below the threshold. The contract involved services within the business and management consultancy sector, classified under CPV 79400000, and was managed centrally from Ofwat's Birmingham office. The process was completed, with contracts awarded to Compass Lexicon, a consultancy firm based in London. Key contractual dates spanned from 26th March 2025 to 17th October 2025, marking the active contract period.

This tender presents opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in economic analysis and support services to enhance their business profile by working with a central government authority. Firms experienced in public sector consultancy, particularly those offering business and management advisory services, would find this a fitting opportunity to demonstrate their expertise. The awarded contract is valued significantly, offering revenue potential for the selected service provider, and future tenders could provide similar procurement pathways for qualified suppliers. The contract was completed with direct engagement, denoting an opportunity for firms capable of fulfilling governmental requirements efficiently.

## Notice

Economic Analysis and Support Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065788-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,856 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS LEXICON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 08:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065788-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 13:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062924-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065788-2025
  16th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062924-2025
  7th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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