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title: "Strategic Review of Major Project Procurement Models to Align with Frontier Shift Efficiency Ambitions of Ofwat in the New Legislative Landscape"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064aac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# Strategic Review of Major Project Procurement Models to Align with Frontier Shift Efficiency Ambitions of Ofwat in the New Legislative Landscape

Buyer: THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064aac

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority, located in Birmingham, is overseeing a contract titled "Strategic Review of Major Project Procurement Models to Align with Frontier Shift Efficiency Ambitions of Ofwat in the New Legislative Landscape." This project falls under the business and management consultancy services category and spans across regions in the United Kingdom. The contract is currently in the termination stage, with a notice published on 22nd April 2026, following its completion on 27th March 2026. The tender was initially awarded to Black Pear Advisory Ltd, an SME based in Worcester, under the procurement method characterised as "Below threshold - without competition," ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks like PA2023, ECCTA, and BSA.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in strategic reviews and legislative compliance, particularly those familiar with major project procurement models. The project's phases, including analysis, framework definition, and action plan formulation, require expertise in risk management, collaborative behaviours, and social value alignment. Businesses with a robust foundation in these areas, as well as those capable of integrating digital data environments and facilitating workshops for Ofwat, are positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth. The contract offers potential extensions of up to 50% of the original value, providing further scope for service providers to deepen their engagement and expand their influence within the UK's regulatory framework.

## Notice

Phase 1: 'As-Is' Analysis (5 days) Undertake a detailed diagnostic review of the two major project procurement contract documents provided by Ofwat, including the Thames Tideway model. The analysis will map the existing contractual provisions against key metrics, including: * Incentivisation of collaborative behaviours and innovation. * Risk allocation and dispute resolution mechanisms. * Competence of duty holders. * Data management, performance monitoring, and data recovery requirements. * Alignment with social value and wider public benefit objectives. * Compliance with the new legislative landscape. Phase 2: 'To-Be' Framework Definition (5 days) Drawing on expertise and targeted research, define best-in-class 'to-be' procurement wording. This wording will be synthesised from current UK industry practice and thought leadership, focusing on achieving Ofwat's strategic goals for: * Accountability & Productivity: Incorporating principles from Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) to align commercial interests and drive efficiency. * Value for Money & Asset Performance: Defining mechanisms for establishing a 'digital data truth' through Common Data Environments (CDEs) and the 'golden thread' concept, enabling robust, whole-life asset performance monitoring. * Social Value: Embedding the Procurement Act's shift to 'Most Advantageous Tender' to ensure competency and social value are a measurable and managed outcome. * Legislative Compliance: Ensuring the framework is fully aligned with the specific requirements of the PA2023, ECCTA, and BSA. Phase 3: Gap Analysis & Action Plan Formulation (20 days) In the final phase, bring the findings together to provide Ofwat with a clear path forward. * Conduct a systematic comparison of the 'as-is' analysis with the 'to-be' framework, producing a detailed gap analysis that highlights areas of misalignment and opportunity. * From this, develop a pragmatic and prioritised set of recommended actionable terms for use with NEC4. This will provide Ofwat with a set of usable terms to bridge the gap between the current state and the desired future-ready model. * These terms will be the subject of 2 x 1 day workshops facilitated to reflect Ofwat and industry consultation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036785-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | BLACK PEAR ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 15:18 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036785-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 17:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011184-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036785-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011184-2026
  6th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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