---
title: "Independent Water Commission - Forensic Accountant - Expanded Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058461"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS"
published: "2025-08-08"
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# Independent Water Commission - Forensic Accountant - Expanded Analysis

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058461

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047342-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEARCA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 14:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047342-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047342-2025
  8th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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