Independent Monitor - South East Water

Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Updated: Jul 31, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation, finance and banking, governance and public administration and Monitoring Evaluation sectors, with a focus on Water Supply and Investment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 5.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 7, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the water and sanitation sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Ofwat is procuring an Independent Monitor (IM) to monitor, assess and report South East Water's progress in delivering a turnaround in their operational performance and resilience. The scope of the Monitor's role is intended to be consistent with undertakings accepted by Ofwat in its enforcement decisions concerning water supply resilience and customer care during supply interruption incidents, and compliance with a licence condition requiring the company to hold two Issuer Credit Ratings that are Investment Grade Ratings. The IM will support Ofwat's monitoring of the company's delivery of remediation actions required under the undertakings, including the development and implementation of a Performance Improvement Plan. The IM will provide independent assessment of progress, governance, risk management and delivery confidence, identify material risks to compliance and delivery, and report findings to Ofwat. The IM will support proportionate, risk-based regulatory oversight, while maintaining clear accountability with the company for delivery of the required improvements. The scope is expected to evolve during the contract term in response to the company's performance, risk profile and progress against the undertakings. The monitoring approach must therefore be scalable, risk-based and proportionate. The IM will be appointed by Ofwat, act independently of the company and provide advice and recommendations to Ofwat only. The costs of the independent monitor will be met by the Company, and will not impact on customer bills.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 072939-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)

Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, Governance & Public Administration, and Environment & Climate. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 072939-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 7, 2026. You have 38 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Water & Sanitation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £5,000,000 - £5,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.