---
title: "PROC.0252 - Chief Economist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c793"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-09"
---

# PROC.0252 - Chief Economist

Buyer: THE WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c793

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority, a public authority in central government, has completed the procurement process for selecting a Chief Economist. The procurement, titled "PROC.0252 - Chief Economist," fell under the industry category of consulting services specifically for water-supply and waste consultancy. The limited competition procurement method was adopted, with the process starting on 2nd January 2026 and concluding with the award on 9th July 2026. The contract, valued at £33,240 excluding VAT, was implemented in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, centred in Birmingham.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy. The completion stage indicates that Navigate Infrastructure Consulting Limited successfully secured the contract, demonstrating that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with niche expertise in regulatory consultancy can thrive. Companies looking to expand their footprint in similar sectors could benefit by aligning their capabilities to cater to specifications akin to those outlined in this procurement process.

## Notice

Procurement for the provision of a Chief Economist

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064742-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,240 |

## 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 | NAVIGATE INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 13:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064742-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064742-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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