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Independent Water Commission - Forensic Accountant - Expanded Analysis

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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08 Aug 2025 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Independent Water Commission - Forensic Accountant - Expanded Analysis" was undertaken by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a central government public authority located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London. This initiative focused on services related to forensic accounting and human resources management consultancy, specifically to conduct market-sensitive analysis on water company financial figures, identifying any irregularities or potential fraud. This procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold without competition, catering to the services industry category. Key dates include the contract start and end from 15th to 21st July 2025, with the signing date on 14th July 2025. The process has been completed, with the contract awarded to Searca Limited, based in Birmingham.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in forensic accounting, financial analysis, or consultancy services to engage in governmental projects and expand their business scope. Companies familiar with handling complex financial datasets and regulatory compliance would find this sector particularly lucrative. While the procurement was not open to competitive bidding, the successful completion and active status of this project highlight the potential for similar future opportunities for SMEs to collaborate with central government departments in analysing and ensuring the integrity of financial practices in essential sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Water Commission - Forensic Accountant - Expanded Analysis

Notice Description

Market sensitive analysis work of water company financial figures - irregularities/fraud. Expanded to include new companies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058461
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047342-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEARCA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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