Tender

Water Affordability 2020

CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER

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Tender

29 Sep 2020 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Consumer Council for Water is conducting a tender titled "Water Affordability 2020" aimed at providing insights from low-income water bill payers in England and Wales. The procurement process, classified under water distribution services, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions open until 14th October 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £40,000, starting from 28th October 2020 and concluding on 12th February 2021. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation process due to its value falling below official thresholds, with opportunities available across various regions including the North East, London, and Wales.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in market research and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in conducting qualitative research, particularly those experienced in engaging vulnerable communities and understanding their unique challenges, would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with this tender can help providers expand their market presence while contributing positively to the water affordability dialogue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Affordability 2020

Notice Description

The supplier is required to undertake online depth interviews with customers (i.e. water bill-payers) of water and sewerage companies in England and Wales. Each customer will be from a household on a low income i.e. in receipt of income related benefits, or household income of less than PS16k a year (couples or families) as well as a subset who are also on a water company social tariff scheme or on the industry wide Watersure scheme. The depth interviews would establish their experience of managing household budgets, whether/how, their situation has been affected by the pandemic/lockdown, their relationship with their water company and how they would like to be communicated with. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71c08e2-80d3-4065-bafa-01716464b5c0
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

CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2020 - 12 Feb 2021 1-6 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
Consumer Council for Water
Contact Email
procurement@ccwater.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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