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RDE603 Impact and Future of the Private Water Supplies Regulatory Model

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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16 Jul 2024 at 15:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs conducted a procurement process for the project titled "RDE603 Impact and Future of the Private Water Supplies Regulatory Model" in the research and development consultancy services category. The tender, which reached the award stage, had a total value of 8226 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 24th June 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st July 2024 and ending on 31st July 2024.

This procurement process led to an award being given to Water Research Centre Limited. It presents opportunities for businesses, especially in the research and development consultancy services sector, to engage with the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) could be well-suited to compete since the project focused on enhancing the legislative framework for private water supplies in Wales and England, aiming to improve the protection of consumers' health through securing safe and sufficient supplies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE603 Impact and Future of the Private Water Supplies Regulatory Model

Notice Description

The current regulatory model and legislative framework were introduced in a major overhaul of the legislation in 2010, in response to infraction proceedings by the European Commission. The regulatory model in Wales and England is the same, however there are subtle difference in legislation, which were introduced by subsequent revisions and amendments. These regulations replaced the 1991 regulations. Ten years on, it is not obvious what impact there has been on the quality and sufficiency of these private water supplies. As the legislation is no longer tied to Council Directive 98/83/EC, this driver for review and enhancement is gone. The risks of not understanding what impact has been made during the ten years, are that possible weaknesses will not be addressed and opportunities for improvement will be missed. This information can be used to inform any potential future policy direction in this area to protect those relying on a private water supply from associated health risks. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (the Inspectorate) collates water sampling results for private water supplies from local authorities, together with summary information on supply risk assessments and copies of notices served to secure wholesome and/or sufficient supplies, where they have been provided. The data returns from local authorities also constitute a national register of the private water supplies in England and Wales, including details of their supply type, location and use. Research aims The aims of the initial project were to understand for Wales and England separately; 1. What impact the legislative framework for private water supplies has had on the protection of the health of consumers through securing safe and sufficient supplies, and 2. How the regulatory model and legislative framework could be improved.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66178090-299d-4874-8703-97a8f39c2473
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d252db-45ad-4350-9e42-9bb88f9cba66
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,226 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,226 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 30 days
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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATER RESEARCH CENTRE

Further Information

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