Planning

Prj_8061 Student Placements RFI

SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

14 Jan 2026 at 09:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Jan 2026 at 09:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southern Water Services Limited is initiating a procurement process titled "Prj_8061 Student Placements RFI" within the services category, specifically focusing on recruitment and personnel supply services. The procurement is in the planning stage and aims to support the company's Early Careers offering by providing student placements, which could lead to future graduate programme opportunities. The procurement process takes place in several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKJ4, UKJ22, UKJ27, UKJ35, UKJ36, and UKJ37. The Request for Information (RFI) period is scheduled from 14 January 2026 to 28 January 2026, with clarification questions accepted until 21 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the recruitment and supply of personnel industries. Companies experienced in providing structured placement programmes for students would find this tender well-aligned with their expertise. By participating, businesses can contribute to Southern Water's strategic growth in their Early Careers programmes, enhancing both the quality and volume of placements. This tender is particularly suited for providers with innovative training and operational models that can deliver sustainable student placement services across multiple UK locations, with a contract value reaching up to GBP 600,000.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prj_8061 Student Placements RFI

Notice Description

SW looks to support student placements as part of our Early Careers offering. These student placements provide potential feeder pipelines into our Graduate programmes. Over the last 2 years SW has facilitated around 10-15 students per calendar year to utilise a placement within our business. We look to build both volume, quality and sustainability of our Early Careers programmes going forward. Delivery of our student placement opportunities by a procured provider helps support our Early Careers strategy through AMP8.

Planning Information

This is NOT a call for competition SW looks to support student placements as part of our Early Careers offering. These student placements provide potential feeder pipelines into our Graduate programmes. Over the last 2 years SW has facilitated around 10-15 students per calendar year to utilise a placement within our business. We look to build both volume, quality and sustainability of our Early Careers programmes going forward. Delivery of our student placement opportunities by a procured provider helps support our Early Careers strategy through AMP8. Terms & Conditions of the RFI The purpose of this Request for Information is to gather information and insights regarding Student Placement Services, SWS wishes to tender for this service in future and are seeking market information that will help shape the tender activity and route to market, in relation to but not limited: Market structure and your organization’s place within it End-to-end of defined activities, training, operating model, Types of roles covered Any questions related this RFI must be conducted via the Jaggaer Sourcing portal only. This RFI is exploratory; no contract will be awarded based solely on responses. The issuer reserves the right to amend timelines, seek clarifications, and not proceed to a competitive tender. Costs incurred in responding are the supplier’s responsibility. Confidential information should be clearly marked; data will be handled per issuer policy. This is not a call for competition. This Request for Information engagement will be conducted on the Jaggaer e-procurement portal at: https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/ between 14/01/2026 and 28/01/26 We have provided as much information as we can provide at this stage, but should you require any additional information, clarification questions can be raised via the Jaggaer sourcing portal messaging service from 14/01/26 to 21/01/26 at 15:00. All answers and queries related to this Request for Information should be directed to SWS via the e-sourcing portal by following the link provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060548
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002931-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN13 3NX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ35 South Hampshire, TLJ36 Central Hampshire, TLJ37 North Hampshire, TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Northbrook
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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