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Expression of Interest Request: Research Community

CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER

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08 Apr 2019 at 14:20

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Consumer Council for Water is initiating a planned procurement process titled "Expression of Interest Request: Research Community". This procurement falls under the category of water distribution and related services, with a focus on facilitating a research community to support research activities related to water and sewerage services in England and Wales. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2019 and conclude by 1st January 2024. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest via the specified eSourcing Portal link, with a future notice date for expressions set for 8th April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing research and development services as well as those with expertise in community engagement platforms. Firms that can create innovative solutions for customer and consumer interaction in the context of water services would be especially well-suited to participate. Engaging in this procurement could bolster growth for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the water sector and contribute to essential public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest Request: Research Community

Notice Description

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for the provision of a research community to support our research activities. The work entails the provision of a branded on-line platform that hosts a community of customers and consumers that consider matters relating to water and sewerage services in England and Wales. NOTE: The purpose of this E.O.I. is to seek early market engagement to assess the feasibility of pursuing this initiative. As such, at this stage we are unable to provide a value for this opportunity. 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 be prompted to answer some questions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ef23403-1714-4a27-beb5-e78aefa2cb71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0865c2d4-d3bd-4c78-9902-9786ad3aac61
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 1 Jan 2024 4-5 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), 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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