Tender

Wonderful Windermere Independent Data Assurer

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by United Utilities Water Limited seeks to appoint an "Independent Data Assurer" under the project title "Wonderful Windermere Independent Data Assurer." The tender is managed by the Environment Agency, and classified under the environmental services category, with a geographical focus on the UK's Windermere catchment area. The procurement follows an open competition method aimed at services below the threshold, allowing electronic submissions until the deadline of 25th January 2026, with the contract period starting from 1st February 2026 and running until 31st January 2031. The contract value is set at £120,000 gross (£100,000 net), emphasising the project's utility special regime.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental data analysis, particularly those experienced in independent data assessment and assurance roles. SMEs are encouraged to apply given their suitability requirements. Companies with expertise in scrutinising sample data analysis, phosphorus removal calculations, and providing detailed deviation analyses to support regulatory and governance frameworks will find this tender appealing. This role involves both online and face-to-face engagements with the Love Windermere Partnership Board, thereby offering networking and collaboration potential with key environmental stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wonderful Windermere Independent Data Assurer

Notice Description

There is a commitment to appoint an 'Independent Data Assurer' to review, scrutinise and ratify data to support robust governance and assurance through the Love Windermere Partnership for the Wonderful Windermere ODI commitments. Role requirements and responsibilities: The role will provide external and independent review and scrutiny of data collected by United Utilities Water and provided in annual reports to the Love Windermere Partnership. The independent data assurer will be appointed to sit outside of the governance group. The independent assurer will provide external and independent scrutiny of: - Sample data analysis - Assumptions underpinning phosphorus removal calculations - Reported phosphorus reductions achieved - Data in the annual report to be published on 1 September each year from 2026 onwards. The role of the independent assurer will be to provide external scrutiny of the performance commitment and an independent view to the governance group to ensure its governance of the performance commitment is robust and supported by evidence. The successful applicant will be required to attend meetings and provide written reports to the Love Windermere Partnership Board. Meetings are held both online and face to face within the Windermere catchment. While this role has an important part in providing independent review and scrutiny of data that will be documented by the Love Windermere Partnership, the final assessment will be made by United Utilities Water's assurance framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004843-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Contact Name
Ruth Forrester
Contact Email
love.windermere@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT SANKEY
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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