Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) · Awarded contract

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Appointment of Delivery Partners for Ofwat Innovation Fund and Water Efficiency Fund (2025-2030)

Awarded 31 Mar 2025

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Awarded31 Mar 2025

Value£18,400,000.00

SupplierNesta,Isle,ICF Consulting Services Ltd

AgencyWater Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)

RegionWest Midlands

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Expires in 5mo1y 12mo term, 80% elapsed

Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2027

About

Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) awarded a contract to Nesta, Isle, and ICF Consulting Services Ltd for delivery partner support in delivering the Ofwat Innovation Fund and aspects of the Water Efficiency Fund during AMP 8 (April 2025-March 2030).

The contract covers three lots: Core Innovation Fund and Water Efficiency Lab delivery, implementation programme, and evaluation.

The contract value is £18,400,000.

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