Scope
Reference
Prj_6962
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
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 Lot B. Internal Audit & Fraud Investigations
Description
Provision of Ad-hoc Internal audit services & ad-hoc Fraud Investigation services
Contract 1. Regulatory Assurance and Internal Audit Framework
Lots
Lot Lot A. Regulatory Assurance
Lot Lot B. Internal Audit & Fraud Investigations
Suppliers (6)
- Aqua Consultants Limited
- BDO LLP
- J.S. HELD UK LIMITED
- JACOBS U.K. LIMITED
- STANTEC UK LIMITED
- TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contract value
- £11,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
7 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 18 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2029
- Possible extension to 1 December 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
extension up to 1 year (12 months)
Main procurement category
Services
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
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Suppliers
Aqua Consultants Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXZN-4119-LQBR
80 Station Parade
Harrogate
HG1 1HQ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@aquaconsultants.com
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Regulatory Assurance and Internal Audit Framework
BDO LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQV-8736-WMJD
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 7EU
United Kingdom
Email: publicsectorsales@bdo.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Regulatory Assurance and Internal Audit Framework
J.S. HELD UK LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXLY-6428-QDCN
18 St. Swithins Lane
London
EC4N 8AD
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@jsheld.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Regulatory Assurance and Internal Audit Framework
JACOBS U.K. LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVJV-3436-ZCZP
Cottons Centre
London
SE1 2QG
United Kingdom
Email: BIEuropeSales@jacobs.com
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Regulatory Assurance and Internal Audit Framework
STANTEC UK LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJBC-2984-RQRR
Stantec House Kelburn Court
Warrington
WA3 6UT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Regulatory Assurance and Internal Audit Framework
TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMZP-2287-VRPN
One New Change
London
EC4M 9AF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Regulatory Assurance and Internal Audit Framework
Contracting authority
Southern Water Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBJQ-2231-ZRPG
Southern Water, Southern House
Worthing
Bn13 3NX
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Private utility