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Research on OFWAT's Draft Determinations (DDs) for water

CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER

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24 May 2024 at 13:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Consumer Council for Water is seeking research services for understanding the affordability of water bills and associated support mechanisms. The tender, titled "Research on OFWAT's Draft Determinations (DDs) for water," falls under industry categories related to water distribution and staff training services. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, with a contract value of £70,000. The deadline for tender submission is June 25, 2024, and the contract period is set to begin on July 22, 2024, and end on December 31, 2024. This opportunity is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies specializing in research services focusing on consumer behaviour and affordability issues related to water bills. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in conducting quantitative and qualitative customer research are well-suited to compete for this tender. The multi-regional delivery addresses across the UK provide a platform for businesses looking to expand their service reach in the water industry. By engaging in this tender, companies can establish valuable partnerships and contribute to improving the understanding of water bill affordability issues among households in different regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research on OFWAT's Draft Determinations (DDs) for water

Notice Description

There will be two elements to the customer research: - Quantitative research with a representative sample of household water customers to: understand the prevalence of difficulties in being able to afford to pay water bills and associated behaviours and consequences. explore levels of awareness of available support and willingness to seek such help. - Depth research to zoom in on the experiences of low income households, to provide richer insights on the challenges they face in paying their water bills and in managing their household budgets. Additional information: Documents are available via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. URL given below. All bids and communications must be submitted through this portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/924a2462-821e-406b-a77a-ed84b4f59e18
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER
Contact Name
Consumer Council for Water
Contact Email
procurement@ccwater.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BH
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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