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Expression of Interest Request: Customer Acceptability Testing of PR19 Draft Determinations

CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER

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Planning

27 Jul 2018 at 09:55

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Consumer Council for Water has initiated a public procurement process titled "Expression of Interest Request: Customer Acceptability Testing of PR19 Draft Determinations." This opportunity, which falls under the water distribution and related services industry, is open to suppliers who can conduct research related to the Draft Determination figures published by Ofwat from March to July 2019. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 12 noon on Monday, 13th August 2018. The contract period is anticipated to run from 30th September 2018 to 30th September 2019, covering various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in survey services and customer research, particularly those with the capability to assess consumer perceptions of water service affordability and acceptability. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement process especially suitable as the contracting authority encourages participation from such entities. Companies with expertise in conducting market research within the utilities sector are well-positioned to compete and potentially expand their operations through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest Request: Customer Acceptability Testing of PR19 Draft Determinations

Notice Description

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for the following opportunity: The appointment of a supplier to undertake research in respect of the Draft Determination (DD) figures that Ofwat will publish between March and July 2019 in order to: - gain a high level understanding of customers' views about the investment proposals of their water and/or sewerage companies; - identify to what degree DD investment proposals are considered affordable and acceptable to customers. - To identify how the potential impact of Outcome Delivery Incentives (ODIs) on bill levels affects the acceptability and affordability of DDs. Additional information: To access this opportunity and submit an expression of interest you will need to follow the link to our eSourcing Platform (Bravo). There you will find a draft copy of the ITT and you will be prompted to answer some questions. The deadline for responses is 12 noon Monday 13th August 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b458fe8-b361-4fb9-a12e-a647f298c62a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

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

CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Aug 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
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), 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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