Tender

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

CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER

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21 Dec 2023 at 11:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Consumer Council for Water is seeking research services for OFWAT's Draft Determinations related to water distribution and related services. The research will focus on customer opinions on proposed service levels and bill payment ease from 2025-2030. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below threshold process, with a contract period starting in February 2024 and ending in September 2024. Businesses providing staff training services and operating in various regions of the United Kingdom can compete, with a contract value of £400,000.

This tender opportunity from the Consumer Council for Water can benefit businesses offering staff training services and market research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for February 7, 2024. This contract presents a chance for eligible businesses to engage in a research project that influences future water service provisions and customer satisfaction levels, helping them expand their operations and contribute to enhancing the water sector in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The supplier will conduct surveys to find out what water customers think about the Draft Determinations (DDs) which are due to be published by Ofwat in June 2024. The research will identify: - How acceptable or unacceptable the proposed DD service levels are from 2025-2030 - How easy or difficult it is to pay current water bills, and how easy or difficult customers think it will be to pay for proposed bills from 2025-2030 - Why customers think the proposals for services are acceptable or unacceptable - How customers' views of the Draft Determinations compare? to their views on the companies' business plans - Subject to survey timings, how acceptable or unacceptable the proposal for services and the bills are when considered together, and the reasons for this 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
ocds-b5fd17-84b88d3a-3943-42d2-8e20-7baeb4ec9470
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/208b868d-0739-4140-8e43-00283f3d6cd3
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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