--- title: "Regulatory Assurance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d077" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d077" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d077.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d077.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2025-01-16" --- # Regulatory Assurance Buyer: SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d077 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d077) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d077.json) ## Summary Southern Water Services Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Regulatory Assurance Framework Agreement, specifically within the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services. This initiative is aimed at enhancing their regulatory assurance services across the Southern Water region, which encompasses Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. The procurement process will likely involve a two-stage negotiated procedure, with a formal call for competition anticipated to be published before the end of Q2 2025. The framework agreement is set to last for four years with an option to extend by up to one year. Businesses interested in this opportunity should take note that Southern Water is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise via the Jaggaer e-procurement portal, starting on 16 January 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those offering technical, commercial, and strategic assurance, cost modelling, internal audit services, and fraud investigations. Companies that can support Southern Water in meeting the evolving assurance requirements set by regulators such as the Environment Agency, Ofwat, and the Drinking Water Inspectorate will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The lack of lot divisions means that successful bidders could potentially cover a wider scope within the framework, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering a comprehensive suite of regulatory assurance services. This tender is a prime chance for firms looking to expand their portfolio within the highly regulated water sector. ## Notice Southern Water is going to market to seek suppliers to become part of the Regulatory Assurance Framework Agreement to deliver Regulatory assurance services including but not limited to Technical Assurance, Commercial Assurance, Strategic Assurance, Cost modelling, Internal Audit Services, Fraud Investigations and other related services. This provision will likely be a two-stage negotiated procedure with prior call for competition to set up a Regulatory Assurance Framework Agreement lasting 4 years, with an option to extend for a period of up to 1 year. It is anticipated that the opportunity will be formally published before the end of Q2 2025. The supply of services will be remote or across the entire Southern Water (SW) region. SW's region covers Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Any estimated quantities or values contained or referred to in this or other tender documents, are for guidance only. They do not bind SWS to buy any specific quantities should the bidder be successful and enter into an Agreement. It is anticipated that the services which the successful bidder(s) will be asked to provide under this agreement is currently not split into lots. Please note that SWS reserves the right to update the lot structure and scope at the release of the contract notice for the Regulatory Assurance Framework. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Southern Water is a highly regulated business with formal, established reporting cycles to the Environment Agency, Ofwat and the Drinking Water Inspectorate and other stakeholders. Our regulators' assurance requirements continue to evolve and those of Ofwat particularly are increasing significantly for AMP8 reporting. We are therefore seeking partner organisations to help meet our regulators' developing requirements and support an increase to our already significant assurance programme over the next five-year AMP. These companies will enhance our existing framework, maintain consistency of delivery and be effective and accountable for the services they provide. To understand the extensive assurance programme we will be building on, you can find more information on our website here: Assurance Information - Southern Water https://www.southernwater.co.uk/about-us/our-annual-reporting/assurance-information/ PR24 Final Determinations can be found on Ofwat's website here: Final determinations - Ofwat https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/regulated-companies/price-review/2024-price-review/final-determinations/ Additional information: This is not a call for competition. We are conducting a Request for Information exercise to obtain informative data on the market environment in the area of regulatory assurance between The Request for Information exercise will be conducted on the Jaggaer e-procurement portal at: https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59329 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001452-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | WORTHING | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN13 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Worthing | | Electoral ward | Northbrook | | Westminster constituency | Worthing West | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212400 - Fraud audit services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2025 at 10:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001452-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59329 - https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/regulated-companies/price-review/2024-price-review/final-determinations/ - https://www.southernwater.co.uk/ - https://www.southernwater.co.uk/about-us/our-annual-reporting/assurance-information/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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