Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Southern Water Services Limited
Southern House, Yeoman Road
WORTHING
BN13 3NX
laura.constantinica@southernwater.co.uk
Telephone
+44 1903264444
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.southernwater.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59329
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Regulatory Assurance
Reference number
prj_6594
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
SWS Region
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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/
two.2.14) 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
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 April 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) 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