Tender

Testing The Waters 2024

CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER

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Tender

20 Dec 2023 at 16:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Consumer Council for Water is seeking a market research agency for the Testing The Waters 2024 survey project. This procurement falls under the services category, with a value of £300,000. The tender, using a limited procurement method, requires competitive quotations below threshold. The tender period ends on January 26, 2024, with the contract period starting on February 23, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2026. The project covers multiple regions in England and Wales, with the opportunity open to SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender by the Consumer Council for Water presents an opportunity for businesses in the water distribution and related services industry to engage in a market research project. Companies offering staff training services may also find this tender relevant. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, and the competitive quotation procurement method allows for various businesses to submit bids. The contract value of £300,000 offers a substantial opportunity for growth and collaboration within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Testing The Waters 2024

Notice Description

CCW wishes to appoint a market research agency to conduct our biennial survey of business customers in England and Wales, Testing the Waters. This is a CATI survey of businesses in England and Wales, where they are asked their views on, and experiences of their water and sewerage service and retail service providers. It has run every two years since 2012. 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-b1cd032b-13b3-447e-8e29-202f6f4130e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d434086f-2248-4a0a-a6fe-124277090e61
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 2-3 years
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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