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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£998,250

Water Regulator Reform

Published
Published 10 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 9 January 2026

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

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£998,250
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
No
Published
10 March 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
General management consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£998,250
Award date
9 February 2026
Contract period
9 February 2026 → 24 April 2026
Winner
  • McKinsey & Company, Inc. United Kingdom

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    10 March 2026

Contracting authority

  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

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Awarded: Water Regulator Reform — won by McKinsey & Company, Inc. United Kingdom — Skim