---
title: "Architecture as a Service (AaaS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab03"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-08"
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# Architecture as a Service (AaaS)

Buyer: THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab03

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority, based in Birmingham, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Architecture as a Service (AaaS)" in the IT services industry. The tender, identified by the code PROC.0137, used a direct procurement method without competition under the legal framework of the 2023 Procurement Act. This contract, classified under CPV code 72000000 for IT services, involves consulting, software development, internet, and support activities. The contract was awarded to FSP Consulting Services Limited and is active from 21 April 2025 until 21 April 2026, with the option for an extension or modification up to 50% of the original value.

This procurement offers various business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in IT consulting and support services, like FSP Consulting Services Limited. It demonstrates how directly-awarded contracts can provide significant value, as seen with the gross contract value of £144,000. Companies equipped to deliver architecture as a service and capable of adapting to flexible contract terms might find such opportunities by aligning their services with public sector requirements, specifically for central government authorities. Such tenders provide a strategic avenue for expanding market reach within the UK public sector.

## Notice

Architecture as a Service (AaaS) engagement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063458-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## 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 | FSP CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 16:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063458-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063458-2025
  8th 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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