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Water Regulator Reform

A public procurement published by Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs via Contracts Finder.

Contracts FinderAward
£998.3k
Award value
£998.3k
Tender value
1
Suppliers
1
Awards
1
Notices
Award
Stage

Overview

This engagement will provide targeted consultancy support to Defra to design the Target Operating Model (TOM) for the new integrated water regulator for England. The work will provide inputs to help inform timely Defra decision-making on the design of a coherent, implementable operating model. The engagement will support Defra in shaping early transition actions and a credible, costed pathway to standing up the new regulator (subject to passage of legislation), in readiness for the Price Review 2029.

Key details

Source
Contracts Finder
Lifecycle stage
Award
Status
complete
CPV classification
79411000 — General management consultancy services
Currency
GBP
Total award value
£998,250
Tender value
£998,250
First published
10 Mar 2026
Last updated
10 Mar 2026
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Awards

1 award recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
McKinsey & Company, Inc. United KingdomFC0126659 Feb 2026active£998.3k

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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "Water Regulator Reform"?

Water Regulator Reform is a UK public-sector procurement published by Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs via Contracts Finder.

Has "Water Regulator Reform" been awarded?

Yes — 1 award is recorded, with a reported total value of £998,250. The current lifecycle stage is "Award".

Which suppliers are involved in "Water Regulator Reform"?

1 supplier is linked: McKinsey & Company, Inc. United Kingdom.

What is "Water Regulator Reform" worth?

The reported award value is £998,250.

When was "Water Regulator Reform" published?

It was first published on 10 Mar 2026 and last updated on 10 Mar 2026, across 1 notice.

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