Official UK procurement notice
Client Side Commercial Assurance
Authority: Anglian Water Services (Public body)
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: East of England (UKH)
Framework ceiling (notional)£6,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 23 Jan 2026awarded 1 May 2026
Awarded to Aqua Consultants +5 more6 awards
Framework period 5 yrsends 30 Apr 2031 · up to 30 Apr 2034 with extensions · starts 30 Apr 2026
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionAnglian Water seeks Client Side Commercial Assurance Services to strengthen governance, cost control, and compliance across capital and operational programmes. These services will ensure transparency, regulatory readiness, and defensible commercial decision-making.
Scope of Services
Cost Verification - Validate incurred and forecast costs for accuracy and compliance.
Risk Management - Identify and mitigate commercial risks affecting cost, programme, or compliance.
Contract Compliance - Ensure adherence to contractual terms and governance.
Value-for-Money Assessment - Confirm expenditure delivers optimal outcomes.
Change Control - Assure structured management of scope, cost, and programme changes.
Programme Control - Monitor alignment with milestones.
Market Intelligence & Benchmarking - Compare costs and supplier performance using internal/external data.
Regulatory & Business Plan Support - Assist with cost structures and regulatory submissions.
Supply Chain Oversight - Ensure Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers comply with obligations.
Expected Outcomes
Increased confidence in cost management and governance.
Improved risk identification and mitigation.
Transparent assurance reporting for executive and regulatory stakeholders. Verified value-for-money across diverse projects. Consistent, defensible cost forecasting and benchmarking.
Essential Requirements
Proven experience in commercial assurance within regulated i nfrastructure sectors.
Knowledge of NEC and similar contract forms.
Ability to work across multiple programmes and stakeholders.
Strong analytical, reporting, and commercial skills.
Experience in CAPEX, OPEX, carbon modelling, and regulatory business planning.
Key Activities
Review contractor proposals, payment applications, and variations.
Independent risk reviews and mitigation strategies.
Develop KPIs, benchmarking tools, and cost databases.
Support audits, dispute resolution, and change management.
Analyse market trends, inflation indices, and regional cost variations.
Provide whole-life cost modelling and business plan support.
Enhance capability through continuous improvement of tools and processes.
Reporting
Each project requires a structured report including:
Introduction & Purpose
Request Summary
Stakeholders
Next Steps
Reports must be clear, evidence-based, and include visuals where appropriate.
CPV: Evaluation consultancy services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 5 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 30 Apr 2026
- Scheme runs until
- 31 Dec 2033
Published description of the framework
Pricing will be based on a rate card submitted by suppliers for defined roles. Contracts will be awarded on a Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) basis, considering both price and quality.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£6,000,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
How bids were scored
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality
- Price
What this means for your bid
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Client Side Commercial Assurance” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 15 Jul 2025, 11:54 BST
- Last source update
- 1 May 2026, 15:47 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 15 Apr 2026
- Authority reference
2025 0034- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-085013- Accelerated
- Qualifying planned procurement notice
- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f40Find a Tender
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: portal not identified
- Appointment period ends
- 23 Jan 2026, 23:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 9 Jan 2026, 23:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
esourcing.scanmarket.com/SupplierRegistration… ↗
Please see the relevant RFI and RFP events using the above link. Please note, the RFI is stage 1 of this process.
Timeline
15 Jul 2025 → 1 May 2026 · 9 dates- Planning notice published15 Jul 2025, 11:54 BST
- Next notice expected7 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published306 days ago19 Dec 2025, 15:13 GMT
- Clarification questions by284 days ago9 Jan 2026, 23:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends270 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown23 Jan 2026, 23:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by188 days ago15 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts174 days ago30 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent173 days ago1 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published173 days ago1 May 2026, 15:47 BST
Notice history
8 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Jul 2025- Planned procurement notice published15 Jul 2025, 11:54 BSTUK3
- Tender notice published19 Dec 2025, 15:13 GMTUK4
- Published value published: £6,000,00019 Dec 2025, 15:13 GMT
- Status changed to active19 Dec 2025, 15:13 GMT
- Deadline moved to 23 Jan 2026, 23:00 GMT19 Dec 2025, 15:13 GMT+55 days · was 29 Nov 2025, 23:00 GMT
- Contract award notice published1 May 2026, 15:47 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete1 May 2026, 15:47 BST
- Contract signature expected15 May 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast£6,000,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 6 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 6 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua ConsultantsSME15 May 2026 – 14 May 2031 · up to 14 May 2034Extensions: Anglian Water may elect at its sole discretion to extend this Agreement in whole or in part by 3 further periods of one year each or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than 8 years from the Effective Date · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. This Agreement covers broader commercial assurance services, including but not limited to: a) Cost verification - the process of validating that incurred and forecast costs are accurate, justified and compliant with contractual requirements. b) Risk management - the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks that could impact cost, programme, compliance, or value delivery across the capital programme. c) Contract compliance - ensuring that commercial activities adhere to the terms, conditions and governance requirements set out within the contract and related policies. d) Value-for-money assessment - evaluating whether expenditure delivers optimal outcomes relative to cost, quality, and time. e) Change control - the structured management and assurance of changes to scope, cost, programme, whilst ensuring that change has been properly authorised and managed in line with contractual obligations. f) Programme control - monitoring and assuring the alignment of commercial activities with programme milestones g) Market intelligence and benchmarking - using internal, external data and industry benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of costs and rates and, potentially, supplier performance. h) Regulatory and Business Plan support - including assessing investments and evaluating cost structures in line with regulatory standards for efficiency and transparency; and providing support for addressing cost-related challenges. i) Supply chain oversight - assuring the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate in compliance with policies, contractual obligations and industry standards. | ceiling above | 1 May 2026 | Awarded |
| ChandlerKBSSME15 May 2026 – 14 May 2031 · up to 14 May 2034Extensions: Anglian Water may elect at its sole discretion to extend this Agreement in whole or in part by 3 further periods of one year each or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than 8 years from the Effective Date · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. This Agreement covers broader commercial assurance services, including but not limited to: a) Cost verification - the process of validating that incurred and forecast costs are accurate, justified and compliant with contractual requirements. b) Risk management - the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks that could impact cost, programme, compliance, or value delivery across the capital programme. c) Contract compliance - ensuring that commercial activities adhere to the terms, conditions and governance requirements set out within the contract and related policies. d) Value-for-money assessment - evaluating whether expenditure delivers optimal outcomes relative to cost, quality, and time. e) Change control - the structured management and assurance of changes to scope, cost, programme, whilst ensuring that change has been properly authorised and managed in line with contractual obligations. f) Programme control - monitoring and assuring the alignment of commercial activities with programme milestones g) Market intelligence and benchmarking - using internal, external data and industry benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of costs and rates and, potentially, supplier performance. h) Regulatory and Business Plan support - including assessing investments and evaluating cost structures in line with regulatory standards for efficiency and transparency; and providing support for addressing cost-related challenges. i) Supply chain oversight - assuring the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate in compliance with policies, contractual obligations and industry standards. | ceiling above | 1 May 2026 | Awarded |
| CURRIE and BROWN UK LIMITED15 May 2026 – 14 May 2031 · up to 14 May 2034Extensions: Anglian Water may elect at its sole discretion to extend this Agreement in whole or in part by 3 further periods of one year each or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than 8 years from the Effective Date · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. This Agreement covers broader commercial assurance services, including but not limited to: a) Cost verification - the process of validating that incurred and forecast costs are accurate, justified and compliant with contractual requirements. b) Risk management - the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks that could impact cost, programme, compliance, or value delivery across the capital programme. c) Contract compliance - ensuring that commercial activities adhere to the terms, conditions and governance requirements set out within the contract and related policies. d) Value-for-money assessment - evaluating whether expenditure delivers optimal outcomes relative to cost, quality, and time. e) Change control - the structured management and assurance of changes to scope, cost, programme, whilst ensuring that change has been properly authorised and managed in line with contractual obligations. f) Programme control - monitoring and assuring the alignment of commercial activities with programme milestones g) Market intelligence and benchmarking - using internal, external data and industry benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of costs and rates and, potentially, supplier performance. h) Regulatory and Business Plan support - including assessing investments and evaluating cost structures in line with regulatory standards for efficiency and transparency; and providing support for addressing cost-related challenges. i) Supply chain oversight - assuring the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate in compliance with policies, contractual obligations and industry standards. | ceiling above | 1 May 2026 | Awarded |
| GLEEDS COST MANAGEMENT LIMITED15 May 2026 – 14 May 2031 · up to 14 May 2034Extensions: Anglian Water may elect at its sole discretion to extend this Agreement in whole or in part by 3 further periods of one year each or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than 8 years from the Effective Date · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. This Agreement covers broader commercial assurance services, including but not limited to: a) Cost verification - the process of validating that incurred and forecast costs are accurate, justified and compliant with contractual requirements. b) Risk management - the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks that could impact cost, programme, compliance, or value delivery across the capital programme. c) Contract compliance - ensuring that commercial activities adhere to the terms, conditions and governance requirements set out within the contract and related policies. d) Value-for-money assessment - evaluating whether expenditure delivers optimal outcomes relative to cost, quality, and time. e) Change control - the structured management and assurance of changes to scope, cost, programme, whilst ensuring that change has been properly authorised and managed in line with contractual obligations. f) Programme control - monitoring and assuring the alignment of commercial activities with programme milestones g) Market intelligence and benchmarking - using internal, external data and industry benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of costs and rates and, potentially, supplier performance. h) Regulatory and Business Plan support - including assessing investments and evaluating cost structures in line with regulatory standards for efficiency and transparency; and providing support for addressing cost-related challenges. i) Supply chain oversight - assuring the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate in compliance with policies, contractual obligations and industry standards. | ceiling above | 1 May 2026 | Awarded |
| PHOENIXC LTD15 May 2026 – 14 May 2031 · up to 14 May 2034Extensions: Anglian Water may elect at its sole discretion to extend this Agreement in whole or in part by 3 further periods of one year each or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than 8 years from the Effective Date · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. This Agreement covers broader commercial assurance services, including but not limited to: a) Cost verification - the process of validating that incurred and forecast costs are accurate, justified and compliant with contractual requirements. b) Risk management - the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks that could impact cost, programme, compliance, or value delivery across the capital programme. c) Contract compliance - ensuring that commercial activities adhere to the terms, conditions and governance requirements set out within the contract and related policies. d) Value-for-money assessment - evaluating whether expenditure delivers optimal outcomes relative to cost, quality, and time. e) Change control - the structured management and assurance of changes to scope, cost, programme, whilst ensuring that change has been properly authorised and managed in line with contractual obligations. f) Programme control - monitoring and assuring the alignment of commercial activities with programme milestones g) Market intelligence and benchmarking - using internal, external data and industry benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of costs and rates and, potentially, supplier performance. h) Regulatory and Business Plan support - including assessing investments and evaluating cost structures in line with regulatory standards for efficiency and transparency; and providing support for addressing cost-related challenges. i) Supply chain oversight - assuring the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate in compliance with policies, contractual obligations and industry standards | ceiling above | 1 May 2026 | Awarded |
| WSP UK Limited15 May 2026 – 14 May 2031 · up to 14 May 2034Extensions: Anglian Water may elect at its sole discretion to extend this Agreement in whole or in part by 3 further periods of one year each or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than 8 years from the Effective Date · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. This Agreement covers broader commercial assurance services, including but not limited to: a) Cost verification - the process of validating that incurred and forecast costs are accurate, justified and compliant with contractual requirements. b) Risk management - the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks that could impact cost, programme, compliance, or value delivery across the capital programme. c) Contract compliance - ensuring that commercial activities adhere to the terms, conditions and governance requirements set out within the contract and related policies. d) Value-for-money assessment - evaluating whether expenditure delivers optimal outcomes relative to cost, quality, and time. e) Change control - the structured management and assurance of changes to scope, cost, programme, whilst ensuring that change has been properly authorised and managed in line with contractual obligations. f) Programme control - monitoring and assuring the alignment of commercial activities with programme milestones g) Market intelligence and benchmarking - using internal, external data and industry benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of costs and rates and, potentially, supplier performance. h) Regulatory and Business Plan support - including assessing investments and evaluating cost structures in line with regulatory standards for efficiency and transparency; and providing support for addressing cost-related challenges. i) Supply chain oversight - assuring the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate in compliance with policies, contractual obligations and industry standards. | ceiling above | 1 May 2026 | Awarded |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
6 commercial parties on the notice- AQUA CONSULTANTS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- CUMMING GROUP INFRASTRUCTURE LTDFramework contractor
- CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- GLEEDS COST MANAGEMENT LIMITEDFramework contractor
- PHOENIXC LTDFramework contractor
- WSP UK LimitedFramework contractor
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