Scope
Reference
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Description
Southern Water are seeking to establish a framework panel whom have the expertise to support the companies ambitions.
Southern Water are seeking expertise in, but not limited to:Regulatory Assurance, Technical Assurance, Commercial Assurance, Strategic Assurance, Assurance for Cost modelling, Internal Audit Services, Fraud Investigations
Indicative value of each lot per annum:
Lot A -Regulatory Assurance £2,000,000
Lot B - Internal Audit & Fraud Investigations £200,000
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £11,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 October 2025 to 10 October 2029
- Possible extension to 10 October 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
12 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot Lot A. Regulatory Assurance
Description
Provision of Regulatory Assurance including, but not limited to Technical Assurance, Commercial Assurance, Strategic Assurance, Assurance for Cost modelling
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot B. Internal Audit & Fraud Investigations
Description
Provision of Ad-hoc Internal audit services & ad-hoc Fraud Investigation services
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Criteria is within the tender documents
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot Lot A. Regulatory Assurance
Lot Lot B. Internal Audit & Fraud Investigations
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 May 2025, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
12 June 2025, 12:00pm
Electronic auction will be used
Yes
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
If you are interested in bidding for this tender, please be aware that you will need to have registered on the central digital platform before you will be able to bid. This will require you to complete some information and then you will be provided with a unique identifier. For more information on how to register, please follow the below link:
how to register on the CDP
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Award Criteria as per tender documents |
Quality | 55% |
| Commercial | Award Criteria as per tender documents |
Price | 45% |
Other information
Payment terms
Payment terms as stated within the Tender documents
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
The procurment will follow a Competitive Flexible Procedure as per Procurement Act 2023, in two main stages:
PQQ stage - a separate pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) is issued for each lot. Tenderers who meet the requirements criteria as set out in the tender documentation and agree the Terms and Conditions, will progress to the ITT Stage. Contract derogations will be conducted only at PQQ stage.
ITT stage - shortlisted tenderes will be invited to respond to ITT technical questions and will be required to attend a presentation as well as to provide a commercial response as part of their tender submission, in alignment with the costing structure provided in the e-sourcing portal.
Commercial envelope evaluation comprises an initial submission in alignment with the costing structure provided in the e-sourcing platform for the 2 key elements.
The commercial evaluation will be followed by a Best and Final Offer Stage, where a reverse eAuction will be conducted for one of the 2 key elements of the commercial envelope.
Documents
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
If you are interested in bidding for this tender, please be aware that you will need to have registered on the central digital platform before you will be able to bid. This will require you to complete some information and then you will be provided with a unique identifier.
Contracting authority
Southern Water Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBJQ-2231-ZRPG
Southern Water, Southern House
Worthing
Bn13 3NX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Laura Constantinica
Email: procurement.governance@southernwater.co.uk
Website: http://www.southernwater.co.uk
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Private utility