Independent Monitor - South East Water
Ofwat needs an independent monitor to assess South East Water's progress in fixing operational performance, resilience, and financial resilience issues under enforcement undertakings. The monitor will report to Ofwat on the company's delivery of a Performance Improvement Plan and compliance with specific licence conditions.
- Closed7 September 2026
- Value£5.0m
- BuyerWater Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat)
- WhereSouth East Water region
- CategoryBusiness & professional services
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you have experience in regulatory oversight, performance improvement monitoring, and water industry compliance, and can provide independent assessment of governance and delivery risk
You'll need
- Must act independently of South East Water
- Must provide advice and recommendations to Ofwat only
- Monitoring approach must be scalable, risk-based and proportionate
Might not suit a small firm
- it needs coverage across the whole UK
Possible incumbent
Water Research Centre Limited won a leakage and meter accuracy review for Ofwat in October 2025, but this does not appear to be the incumbent for independent monitoring. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.