Technology Services Partner Framework (TSPF)
Description: The objective of the tender is to select service partners who are capable of providing services for each Lot, to enable SWS, at its election, to award work within a pool of pre-qualified service providers without the need to embark on a formal Procurement Act 23 process at individual project level. To facilitate this, the intention is that the successful bidders will be awarded a place on the Technology Services Partner Framework Agreement. SWS will retain the right to compete work outside the pool of pre-qualified service providers (i.e. Procurement Act '23 process) where appropriate (e.g. where the pre-qualified service providers do not have the capability to deliver the services required by SWS or the price secured within the pool is not judged by SWS to be market (read more...)
Summary: Southern Water Services Limited, a private utility company based in Worthing, UK, has issued a tender titled "Technology Services Partner Framework (TSPF)" with an active status as of 16th January 2026. This procurement is focused on the IT services industry, particularly consulting, software development, and support, and is set within the UKJ27 region. The procurement process is at the tender update stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 30th January 2026, a tender period closing on 26th February 2026, and an award period concluding by 11th June 2026. The process is conducted through an open method detailed as a competitive flexible procedure, requiring bidders to qualify through a PQQ and bid on all Lots. Southern Water aims to establish a framework agreement to select service partners with deep capabilities to deliver a range of digital services, supporting projects and ongoing operations, with contracts potentially extending up to eight years following an initial four-year term.