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Survey Research in England and Wales

O F W A T

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06 Oct 2022 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, O F W A T, has awarded a contract for "Survey Research in England and Wales" for market research services. The contract value is £99,000 GBP, with a procurement method of selective and a contract period starting on 31st January 2022 and ending on 31st July 2023. The contract is suitable for SMEs and involves surveys on environment, storm overflows, value for money, and other relevant topics in West Midlands and London.

This tender opportunity by O F W A T offers potential business growth for companies providing market research services. Businesses with expertise in conducting public opinion surveys and monitoring changing views over time would be well-suited to compete. The contract period of 18 months with a possible 6-month extension provides a stable revenue stream. Interested suppliers can apply through the MyTenders e-procurement portal using the Crown Commercial Service DPS Agreement (RM6018) Framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Survey Research in England and Wales

Notice Description

Ofwat is commissioning a Contract for public opinion surveys. We expect the Contract to be used to deliver the following: * Survey One on environment, including storm overflows (causing sewage in rivers) There has been recent coverage on, and public concern about, the release of sewage into rivers by wastewater companies. This survey is to understand people's levels of awareness, concern, and trust in relation to the release of sewage into rivers. It should also cover wider environmental questions that relate to river quality - such as wet wipes and microplastics. The survey will be used to monitor changing views and preferences over time. Timeframe: We expect the first wave of this survey to be run and reported on between January-March 2022. We expect this survey will be repeated in 2022 and/or 2023. * Survey Two on value for money / cost of living Many customers are likely to face increased financial pressures over the next year. Costs of living are expected to rise - with rising energy bills, an increase to national insurance, and a rise in inflation. Water bills are also expected to rise for many customers. We are looking to monitor perceptions of water company bills over time. The research should include questions on awareness of current cost of water and other utility bills, whether water and utility bills are seen to offer value for money, understanding of what water bills include (and whether perceptions on value for money changes when information is provided on this), and trust in companies. Timeframe: We expect the first wave of this survey to be run and reported on between January-March 2022, and to be repeated in 2022 and/or 2023. * Other surveys We expect to use the Contract to commission other surveys of interest to Ofwat. Some of these surveys may be emerging issues that are specific to a particular location (for example, if there is particular flooding or water shortages in a particular part of England and Wales). We may also seek to commission surveys at fairly short notice. Apply using MyTenders e-procurement portal. Suppliers invited from Crown Commercial Service DPS Agreement (RM6018) Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06700b1e-b005-437b-bba2-e0b91e56f429
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73698167-b4ae-4e32-a0ea-b5ec8ecf4802
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2022 - 7 Aug 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
O F W A T
Contact Name
Lena Cluxton
Contact Email
mailbox@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 644 7534

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAVANTA GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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