Ofwat has awarded a consultancy contract for research and strategy work on its Water Efficiency Campaign, ahead of its upcoming launch event on 10 July for suppliers hear about Ofwat’s vision for the campaign, meet Ofwat's marketing team, explore opportunities to get involved, and connect with others across the industry and water/ utilities sector.

The Water Efficiency Campaign (WEC) will be a national behaviour change campaign to improve water efficiency across England and Wales, backed by a confirmed budget of up to £75 million over five years.

The WEC has a leadership role in driving water efficiency over the long term and will act as a 'centre of excellence'. To accelerate this role the appointed supplier will undertake a research and strategy process starting in the summer. Current contract start and end dates are 16 June 2025 to 15 December 2025 with a further possible extension option to 15 March 2026.

Dorchester-based consultancy Different Drum Consulting, who work with clients on developing evidence-based social impact strategy, have been awarded the research and strategy contract.

Ofwat is inviting suppliers to register their interest in attending the event – click here to access the online registration form.

Companies who have any questions or would like to discuss the event in more detail, are asked to contact the stakeholder engagement team on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Attendance is limited to a maximum of two participants per company – companies who would like to register more than two attendees are also asked to contact the Ofwat team directly to discuss further arrangements via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .