--- title: "Governance Risk and Compliance Tool" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b411" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b411" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b411.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b411.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED" published: "2026-06-12" --- # Governance Risk and Compliance Tool Buyer: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b411 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b411) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b411.json) ## Summary Thames Water Utilities Limited is engaging in a public procurement process to acquire a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool, aiming to enhance its digital and cyber security governance. The process, currently in the planning stage, is focused on acquiring a software package and information systems along with IT consulting services, and is particularly relevant to suppliers in the regions of UKI and UKJ in the United Kingdom. Key deadlines include the engagement milestone due by 30th June 2026. The procurement is classified under the utilities sector, with the buyer being a private utility company based in Reading, UK. Interested suppliers can participate in market engagement to inform the procurement strategy and refine requirements. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in governance, risk management, compliance solutions, and IT services, including software development and support. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage, given the procurement's suitability considerations. Businesses with strong capabilities in providing GRC platforms or applications, implementation services, and ongoing maintenance and advisory services will find this opportunity well-aligned with their offerings. Participating in the market engagement process provides suppliers with insights into Thames Water’s expectations and allows for feedback that could shape the final tender requirements. ## Notice Thames Water is preparing to procure a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solution and associated professional services to support Digital and Cyber Security governance, risk management, and compliance activities. The solution will support identification, monitoring, management, and reporting of cyber and digital risks across the organisation. The procurement will include: - Provision of a GRC platform/application - Implementation and configuration services - Ongoing support and maintenance - Advisory and professional services - Management of Corporate, Digital and Cyber risk profiles This preliminary market engagement is intended to: - Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity - Gather feedback on potential solutions and delivery approaches - Understand supplier capabilities and innovation in the GRC and cyber security domain - Refine the procurement strategy and requirements Suppliers are invited to participate in the market engagement process which will include: - Completion of a supplier questionnaire - Potential virtual engagement and information sessions - Submission of capability statements - Provision of ROM Costs Further details will be provided upon expression of interest. Suppliers interested in participating should register their interest by contacting the Procurement Team via the email provided. Participation is voluntary and will not influence any future procurement evaluation. This notice is issued for information only and does not constitute a call for competition. Thames Water reserves the right to alter the procurement timetable and approach. ### Planning Information If you want access to the Market Engagement materials related to this project, please fill out this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/zq86QghTey ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055700-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2030 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 8DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Thames | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 12 Jun 2026 at 12:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055700-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055700-2026 12th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/zq86QghTey - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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