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PRO004887-Services-Framework- Operational Audit and Assurance

United Utilities Water Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: United Utilities Water Limited

Buyer Address: Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, UKD, WA5 3LP, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Tesni Walker

Contact Email: AMP8Procurements@uuplc.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +447 717800377

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
n/a
Published
14 Nov 2025, 16:04
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79212100 - Financial auditing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
T Sumner Smith Ltd, Turner & Townsend Infrastructure Ltd
Official Source
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Description

United Utilities has concluded the process of awarding framework agreements for its Operational Audit and Assurance Partners.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: United Utilities has concluded the process of awarding framework agreements for its Operational Audit and Assurance Partners. The Partners will provide Audit services primarily to the Maintenance team but also to the wider functions of United Utilities should the requirement arise. The nature of the projects/scope which we require audits to be provided including but a not limited to ; Core Non core Developer Services (DS) and Metering Maintenance Service Provider (MSP) Incidents Ad hoc

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The Initial term of the framework is 4 years, with an option to extend to a maximum of 9 years.

Contracts

Contract Title: Operational Audit and Assurance

Awards

Award Title: Operational Audit and Assurance

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