Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1e-bad0-73a0-ae1d-5f8388c48f8f/major-projects-system-analysis [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Major Projects System Analysis [O F W A T](https://tendernation.io/buyers/o-f-w-a-t) Estimated value £191,720 Published 12 Aug 2026 Deadline Closed 18 Mar 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Awarded contract following further-competition against the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) - Lot 2: Strategy & Policy. The Major Project's pipeline is a c. £50bn programme of 30 Major projects to address long term water supply needs and water and wastewater resilience. The industry has not historically delivered projects of this scale and so existing capabilities in regard to major project and programme delivery across companies, regulators and Defra are low, albeit developing and growing. Political interest in successful delivery is significant, and the Water Delivery Taskforce being established in spring 2025 and chaired by Minister Hardy is a representation of this. The purpose of this work is to create greater clarity and some "top down" definition of core roles and responsibilities across a range of core players in the system (i.e. Defra, Ofwat, RAPID, Companies) and related players (Natural England, Environment Agency, DWI and NISTA). Currently there is a lack of clarity and therefore risk of duplication, inefficiency, tripping over each other, and potential for work to be lead not by those most equipped to undertake it. This also leads to a lack of accountability and weak impact on delivery success. For each part of the system, we need to be clear on their core accountabilities and responsibilities; understand what core skills are therefore required; define how key interfaces will operate - governance, assurance, reporting and ways of working; understand where unique or specialist expertise exists that is critical to success; and ensure the system in the round will function effectively. Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/92125231-6b11-4f5a-b1aa-3890062efe8a) 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 profileO F W A T: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/o-f-w-a-t)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 16 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 41 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) Dartmoor National Park Authority 14 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)