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Testing the Waters Survey

CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER

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30 Mar 2020 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Consumer Council for Water has awarded a contract for the "Testing the Waters Survey", which is classified under the water distribution and related services industry. This procurement process occurred under an open procedure, designed for contracts above the threshold. The contract period runs from 10th March 2020 to 30th November 2022, following a tender period that ended on 15th January 2020. The services requested through this survey aim to understand the views and experiences of Non Household Consumers (NHHs) regarding their water and sewerage service providers in various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and Wales.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for market research and consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in consumer surveys and data analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The successful bidder, DJS Research Ltd, notably demonstrates the potential for growth within this sector, especially for businesses that can leverage consumer feedback to deliver enhanced service provisions in the water and sewerage industry.

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Notice Title

Testing the Waters Survey

Notice Description

Testing the Waters is a biennial survey of Non Household Consumers (NHHs) in England and Wales, where they are asked their views on, and experiences of their water and sewerage service providers. The finds of each survey are tracked and reported at three levels: 1. England and Wales 2. The nations of England and of Wales 3. Water and Sewerage Company (WaSC) region Additional analysis by NHH size (micro, small, medium and large) is also included. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd2e3eb5-1885-4c9b-889b-0d731a7d2a44
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DJS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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