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Ofwat and Consumer Council for Water Non-Household Customer Insight Survey

O F W A T

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03 Oct 2025 at 07:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ofwat and Consumer Council for Water Non-Household Customer Insight Survey" was conducted by Ofwat, located in Birmingham, England. This tender falls under the "Research services" category with a CPV code of 73110000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage is completed, having moved to the award stage as of 3rd October 2025. The award was active from 14th May 2025, with the contract period stretching from 15th May to 31st October 2025. The services were delivered in Birmingham with a postal code of B5 4UA.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly for SMEs, as they are the preferred supplier type for this contract. The successful supplier, DJS Research Ltd, an SME based in Cheshire, demonstrates the potential for small-to-medium-sized enterprises to engage in significant public sector projects. With a total contract value of £63,540, split between Ofwat and the Consumer Council for Water, similar businesses in the research sector could leverage such opportunities for growth and visibility in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ofwat and Consumer Council for Water Non-Household Customer Insight Survey

Notice Description

Ofwat and Consumer Council for Water Non-Household Customer Insight Survey

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9bf1443a-5a04-4117-bdc7-c11942bf93c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caeed271-bc02-4ad9-8c65-7ed91ee407d0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,540 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DJS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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