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Southern Water Services Limited · Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 24 Sept 2026, 08:27.

Opportunity overview

A Marketing & Communications Dynamic Market Scope designed to provide access to a comprehensive range of specialist marketing, communications, digital, branding, reporting, and stakeholder engagement services. This will be split into 7 Lots (parts).

Classification

  • CPV72212100 — Industry specific software development services
  • CPV79112100 — Stakeholders representation services
  • CPV79313000 — Performance review services
  • CPV79340000 — Advertising and marketing services
  • CPV79341000 — Advertising services
  • CPV79341200 — Advertising management services
  • CPV79341400 — Advertising campaign services
  • CPV79342000 — Marketing services
  • CPV79342100 — Direct marketing services
  • CPV79416000 — Public relations services
  • CPV79416100 — Public relations management services
  • CPV79416200 — Public relations consultancy services
  • CPV79600000 — Recruitment services
  • CPV79800000 — Printing and related services

Lots

  • Full service marketing and creativeValue not stated
  • Digital StrategyValue not stated
  • Digital ServicesValue not stated
  • Employer BrandingValue not stated
  • Regulatory reporting consultancy and creative servicesValue not stated
  • Public Affairs and Stakeholder EngagementValue not stated
  • Strategic CommunicationsValue not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06f47b
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Dynamic market
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk/ Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://southernwater.bravosolution.co.uk Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address If you are interested in bidding for this tender, please be aware that you will need to have registered on the central digital platform before you will be able to bid. This will require you to complete some information and then you will be provided with a unique identifier. For more information on how to register, please follow the below link: how to register on the CDP

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

utilities

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Description
None
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06f47b

Type

submission

Techniques

Has Dynamic Purchasing System
Yes

Dynamic Purchasing System

Status
pending

Framework Agreement

Type
closed

Period

Starts
9 Sept 2026, 23:59

Buyer Classification Restrictions

Entry 1
Id
utilities

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
Lot 1
Title
Full service marketing and creative
Description
End-to-end marketing and creative delivery, covering strategy, campaign development, content, media buying, and production. Includes full-service agency capability across digital, print, OOH, partnerships, and TV/film production, either in-house or via supply chain.
Status
active

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
There are no financial conditions to join the market, although financial capacity will be reviewed for each requirement based on individual contract limit.
Verification Method
Financial capacity will be verified using Creditsafe or Dun & Bradstreet
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Applicants must answer all questions within the Dynamic Market PQQ. These confirm the applicants ability to provide the services required within each part of the Dynamic Market. Applicants are not required to cover all services and partial coverage will be accepted and listed accordingly.
Verification Method
Each application will be assessed by Southern Water using the applicants response to the Dynamic Market PQQ.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Entry 2
Id
Lot 2
Title
Digital Strategy
Description
Strategic digital consultancy supporting management of digital channels, including digital strategy, web design, and development planning. Focused on shaping and guiding digital direction.
Status
active

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
There are no financial conditions to join the market, although financial capacity will be reviewed for each requirement based on individual contract limit.
Verification Method
Financial capacity will be verified using Creditsafe or Dun & Bradstreet.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Applicants must answer all questions within the Dynamic Market PQQ. These confirm the applicants ability to provide the services required within each part of the Dynamic Market. Applicants are not required to cover all services and partial coverage will be accepted and listed accordingly.
Verification Method
Each application will be assessed by Southern Water using the applicants response to the Dynamic Market PQQ.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Entry 3
Id
Lot 3
Title
Digital Services
Description
Delivery of technical digital services including SEO/AEO, UX/UI design, web/app development, analytics, and accessibility. Focused on execution and optimisation of digital platforms.
Status
active

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
There are no financial conditions to join the market, although financial capacity will be reviewed for each requirement based on individual contract limit.
Verification Method
Financial capacity will be verified using Creditsafe or Dun & Bradstreet
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Applicants must answer all questions within the Dynamic Market PQQ. These confirm the applicants ability to provide the services required within each part of the Dynamic Market. Applicants are not required to cover all services and partial coverage will be accepted and listed accordingly.
Verification Method
Each application will be assessed by Southern Water using the applicants response to the Dynamic Market PQQ.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Entry 4
Id
Lot 4
Title
Employer Branding
Description
Development and delivery of employer brand strategy, including employee insight, EVP creation, internal campaign execution, and recruitment marketing content.
Status
active

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
There are no financial conditions to join the market, although financial capacity will be reviewed for each requirement based on individual contract limit.
Verification Method
Financial capacity will be verified using Creditsafe or Dun & Bradstreet
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Applicants must answer all questions within the Dynamic Market PQQ. These confirm the applicants ability to provide the services required within each part of the Dynamic Market. Applicants are not required to cover all services and partial coverage will be accepted and listed accordingly.
Verification Method
Each application will be assessed by Southern Water using the applicants response to the Dynamic Market PQQ.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Entry 5
Id
Lot 5
Title
Regulatory reporting consultancy and creative services
Description
Consultancy and creative services for corporate reporting, including best-practice reviews, document design, structure recommendations, and digital collateral/microsite development.
Status
active

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
There are no financial conditions to join the market, although financial capacity will be reviewed for each requirement based on individual contract limit.
Verification Method
Financial capacity will be verified using Creditsafe or Dun & Bradstreet.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Applicants must answer all questions within the Dynamic Market PQQ. These confirm the applicants ability to provide the services required within each part of the Dynamic Market. Applicants are not required to cover all services and partial coverage will be accepted and listed accordingly.
Verification Method
Each application will be assessed by Southern Water using the applicants response to the Dynamic Market PQQ.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Entry 6
Id
Lot 6
Title
Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement
Description
Strategic public affairs advisory and delivery, including political and press monitoring, stakeholder engagement, briefings, and events to support engagement with political organisations including government, regulators, local authorities, campaigners and NGOs and industry bodies.
Status
active

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
There are no financial conditions to join the market, although financial capacity will be reviewed for each requirement based on individual contract limit.
Verification Method
Financial capacity will be verified using Creditsafe or Dun & Bradstreet
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Applicants must answer all questions within the Dynamic Market PQQ. These confirm the applicants ability to provide the services required within each part of the Dynamic Market. Applicants are not required to cover all services and partial coverage will be accepted and listed accordingly.
Verification Method
Each application will be assessed by Southern Water using the applicants response to the Dynamic Market PQQ.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes
Entry 7
Id
Lot 7
Title
Strategic Communications
Description
Broad strategic communications support including corporate comms strategy, reputation management, stakeholder engagement, crisis comms, internal comms, and PR/media relations.
Status
active

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
There are no financial conditions to join the market, although financial capacity will be reviewed for each requirement based on individual contract limit.
Verification Method
Financial capacity will be verified using Creditsafe or Dun & Bradstreet
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Applicants must answer all questions within the Dynamic Market PQQ. These confirm the applicants ability to provide the services required within each part of the Dynamic Market. Applicants are not required to cover all services and partial coverage will be accepted and listed accordingly.
Verification Method
Each application will be assessed by Southern Water using the applicants response to the Dynamic Market PQQ.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
Lot 1
Related Lot
Lot 1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79342000
Description
Marketing services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79342100
Description
Direct marketing services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79340000
Description
Advertising and marketing services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79800000
Description
Printing and related services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79341000
Description
Advertising services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
Lot 2
Related Lot
Lot 2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79342000
Description
Marketing services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79342100
Description
Direct marketing services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79341200
Description
Advertising management services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
Lot 3
Related Lot
Lot 3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72212100
Description
Industry specific software development services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79342000
Description
Marketing services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
Lot 4
Related Lot
Lot 4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79342000
Description
Marketing services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79341400
Description
Advertising campaign services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79600000
Description
Recruitment services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
Lot 5
Related Lot
Lot 5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72212100
Description
Industry specific software development services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79313000
Description
Performance review services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
Lot 6
Related Lot
Lot 6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79341400
Description
Advertising campaign services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79416000
Description
Public relations services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79416100
Description
Public relations management services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79416200
Description
Public relations consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 7
Id
Lot 7
Related Lot
Lot 7

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79416000
Description
Public relations services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79112100
Description
Stakeholders representation services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79416100
Description
Public relations management services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79416200
Description
Public relations consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
084870-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK13
Description
Dynamic market intention notice on Find a Tender
Published
8 Sept 2026, 13:15
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Southern Water Services Limited
Id
GB-PPON-PBJQ-2231-ZRPG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBJQ-2231-ZRPG

Address

Street Address
Southern Water, Southern House
Locality
Worthing
Postal Code
BN13 3NX
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ27

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Worthing · UKJ27 · BN13 3NX · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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