Water Regulator Reform
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · awarded 9 February 2026
Who
| Buyer | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs London |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
McKinsey & Company, Inc. United Kingdom |
| Category | services |
| Classification | General management consultancy services CPV 79411000 |
| Notice published | 10 March 2026 |
What it is for
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.
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