Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5d-13ab-73dd-8361-d8df24d148f5/ofwat-consultancy-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) pendingGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Ofwat Consultancy Framework [Water Services Regulation Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/water-services-regulation-authority) Estimated value Not stated Published 15 Dec 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Water Services Regulation Services (Ofwat) is the economic regulator of the water sector in England and Wales. Ofwat spends over £2m each year on consultancy and similar professional services, as we look to the wider world to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the industry that we regulate. Ofwat will now be creating it's own framework agreement, to bring in consultancy services over the next 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional year. We propose to split it into the following Lots: - Economic - Environment - Financial - Water Engineering, Science and Technology - Policy and Regulatory Development and Implementation - Programme and Project Management - Market research We are still shaping our requirements so this is an early notification of our intention to go to tender early next year, 2021. All information will be issued in due course on our e-procurement portal, MyTenders, which is free for suppliers to register. ## CPV classification Engineering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b3d20afb-e99c-4be6-b05b-fbe9b11a7135) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileWater Services Regulation Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/water-services-regulation-authority)[SectorMore Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing UK Atomic Energy Authority 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing)[Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender)[Asbestos Surveys Northamptonshire Partnership Homes 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys)[Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite)[Penistone Station - Independent Assessor Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council 26 days left 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor)[CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)