--- title: "Commercial Assurance Contract Audits" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d4c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d4c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d4c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d4c6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-02-11" --- # Commercial Assurance Contract Audits Buyer: YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d4c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04d4c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04d4c6.json) ## Summary Yorkshire Water Services Limited has recently completed awarding contracts for the "Commercial Assurance Contract Audits" tender. This procurement involved the provision of auditing services aimed at identifying financial inefficiencies in commercial contracts across the United Kingdom. The process was conducted under a selective, negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. This tender's classification fell under auditing services in the water industry category. Although several lots within the tender, such as CAPEX, Alliance, and OPEX, were initially planned, they have since been cancelled. The contracts were signed on 10th November 2025, and the procurement has reached the stage of award and contract activation as of 11th February 2026. The buying organization, located in Bradford, United Kingdom, sought services to improve contract compliance and cost assurance across its operational contracts. This tender represents a strategic opportunity for audit service providers to engage with a major player in the water sector. By participating in this framework agreement, businesses can leverage the chance to showcase their expertise in forensic auditing and consultancy services. Companies that are proficient in risk-based audits, cost recoveries, and recommending contract improvements would be well-suited to compete. Firms with capabilities in enhancing contract compliance, cost control, and financial reconciliation are encouraged to express interest in this ongoing procurement process. By securing a place within the framework, suppliers can substantially grow their business by delivering valuable contract auditing services, thereby contributing to financial gains for Yorkshire Water across multiple projects. ## Notice This framework aims to provide forensic auditing of commercial contracts to identify financial inefficiencies and unlock opportunities for significant financial gains. The risk-based audits focus on ensuring contract compliance and cost assurance, identifying cost recoveries, and recommending contract improvements. ### Lot Information CAPEX To review contract and cost compliance for Capital contracts (typically NEC), identify value leakage, cost overruns, overpayments, and strengthen contracts for better cost control in non-alliance projects. Renewal: The framework will have an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional years, followed by an optional one-year extension (3 + 2 + 1). Alliance To review contract and cost compliance, identify value leakage, cost overruns, and support the year end close out and annual financial reconciliation process. Renewal: The framework will have an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional years, followed by an optional one-year extension (3 + 2 + 1) OPEX To review contract and cost compliance for operational spending, identifying value leakage, inefficiencies, overpayments, and recommending process improvements to enhance value recovery. Renewal: The framework will have an initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional years, followed by an optional one-year extension (3 + 2 + 1) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012504-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,400,000 | | Lots value | £2,400,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD6 2SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | Royds | | Westminster constituency | Bradford South | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2026 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012504-2026 - 20 Jan 2025 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001916-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.yorkshirewater.co.uk - https://service.ariba.com - https://www.yorkshirewater.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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