Scope
Reference
2024 0034
Description
This framework covers broader Client-Side Assurance Services, including but not limited to cost verification, risk management, contract compliance, value-for-money assessment, and supply chain oversight. It is intended to enhance internal controls, services defensible commercial decision-making, and ensure that capital and operational programmes are delivered in line with agreed budgets, timelines, and quality standards. Together, these services will contribute to the integrity, transparency, and regulatory readiness of our commercial operations, supporting both internal governance and external accountability.
The anticipated contract will run for an initial period of five years, with an option to extend for a further three years. The total estimated expenditure over the full potential eight-year duration is £6 million
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 December 2025 to 7 December 2030
- Possible extension to 1 December 2033
- 7 years, 11 months, 26 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended at the sole discretion of Anglian Water. Extensions may be granted either as a single continuous period or as multiple separate periods, provided that the total duration of all extensions does not exceed three (3) years. The decision to extend, including the length and timing of any such extension(s), will be based on business needs, contractor performance, and other relevant factors as determined by Anglian Water
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 December 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
7 September 2025
Tender submission deadline
29 November 2025, 11:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Interested suppliers are invited to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise by completing a short questionnaire. The purpose of this exercise is to gather feedback from the market to help inform and shape the potential procurement strategy and scope of the upcoming framework.
All responses must be submitted via the Scanmarket Portal. To access the questionnaire, suppliers must first register on the portal (if not already registered). Once registered, participants will be able to download the engagement documents, review the outline strategy, and respond to the questions provided.
Please note that this is a non-competitive, pre-procurement exercise, and participation does not form part of any subsequent evaluation process. However, supplier insights will play an important role in helping to refine the approach and ensure the proposed framework is commercially attractive, viable, and fit for purpose.
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 December 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366656
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMZW-7779-DCNZ
Lancaster House Lancaster Way
Huntingdon
PE29 6XU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Neil Ison
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Private utility