Churchmarketplace (CMP) – Simplifying Water Services with Wodr Across Multi-Site Catholic Organisations.
Churchmarketplace (CMP) supports Catholic schools, parishes, and diocesan organisations across England and Wales, helping them simplify procurement, reduce risk, and promote sustainability.
Managing water services across large estates with multiple connections, separate bills, and different decision makers had previously been a major challenge. Particularly for multi-academy trusts and diocesan offices. Organisations struggled with complex billing, limited visibility of usage, and uncertainty over competitive tariffs, while also aiming to meet sustainability and compliance goals.
How Did Wodr Help Catholic Organisations Save On Their Water Bills?
To address these procurement issues, CMP partnered with Wodr to create a national water services framework. Wodr led the tender process and selected Business Stream as the preferred supplier.
Wodr and Business Stream were then able to deliver a solution designed to handle multiple supply points, separate bills, and the involvement of different decision-makers across sites. The framework provides clear guidance, billing transparency, and expert support while allowing members to implement water efficiency initiatives. This includes detecting leaks, and promoting sustainability within their schools and estates.
Implementation was straightforward.
“The process has been well structured and straightforward.”
CMP members received clear materials and ongoing seasonal guidance from Wodr, making it easy to engage with the framework without extra administrative burden. Specialist support reduced internal resource demands, enabling organisations to focus on their core mission while ensuring water procurement was efficient, transparent, and compliant.
What Results Have Catholic Organisations Seen?
The results have been significant. Participating members have achieved average retail savings of 31% on retail fees, with large contracts such as a £250,000 award in the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Improved billing visibility has allowed organisations to forecast costs and manage budgets more effectively.
Sustainability initiatives, including leak detection, water audits, and educational resources, have enhanced environmental stewardship across estates, supporting the Church’s “Care for Our Common Home” campaign.
Through this partnership, CMP has been able to offer Catholic organisations a structured, sustainable water procurement solution that delivers financial savings, operational simplicity, and environmental benefits, even across complex, multi-site estates with multiple connections and decision-makers.