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    ContractsWater Commission Report and Pensions Legal Advisory Services
    Awarded contract

    Water Commission Report and Pensions Legal Advisory Services

    Awarded
    £45k
    Published 5 Aug 2026

    Legal services for independent water commission reporting and pensions advisory support.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 5 Aug 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £45k
    Published 5 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £45,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      10 Jul 2026
      3 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • DP
      DLA PIPER UK LLP
      Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    5 Aug 202610 Jul 2026

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks qualified legal service providers to deliver independent reporting on water commission matters and provide specialized pensions advice. The services include preparing a comprehensive independent water commission report and furnishing expert legal guidance on pension-related issues. Ideal candidates should have demonstrated expertise in water authority governance, pension law, and regulatory compliance. Services will support informed decision-making on water commission operations and pension administration matters.

    Track record

    10 awards · 7 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, DEFRA has awarded 10 contracts to 7 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. DLA PIPER UK LLP2× · 20%
    2. METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LTD2× · 20%
    3. KPMG LLP2× · 20%
    4. Methods Business and Digital Technology1× · 10%
    5. Octavius Infrastructure Ltd1× · 10%
    6. CONSTELLIA PUBLIC LTD1× · 10%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    8e0f8a01-35fe-4c81-b816-dbd588e6158d-909511
    DE
    Buyer
    DEFRA
    Sector
    Professional Services