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RDE968 - Customer perceptions of temporary use bans and alternative drought wat

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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23 Jan 2026 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for a project titled "RDE968 - Customer perceptions of temporary use bans and alternative drought wat", aimed at exploring public perceptions around Temporary Use Bans to support upcoming statutory drought plans. This research and development consultancy service falls under the industry category CPV 73200000. The procurement process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £49,508, commenced on 20th January 2026 and will conclude by 31st March 2026. The target locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, especially those with expertise in public perception studies and drought management strategies. Although larger enterprises are typically more suited to such opportunities due to the specified needs of the Environment Agency, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can still find roles in supporting projects of this nature. The supplier, Ipsos, underscores the level of expertise required, suggesting firms with strong analytical and consultancy skills are well-positioned to deliver services that meet the contract's objectives.

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Notice Title

RDE968 - Customer perceptions of temporary use bans and alternative drought wat

Notice Description

This project will explore public understanding, perceptions and acceptability of Temporary Use Bans (TUBs), to support water companies' statutory drought plans due in 2026-27 and inform wider drought management. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc8f884e-0b6a-4d26-bc98-631e973a0716
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e4643d-a5f9-4815-bd39-96e94ba35d0d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,508 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,508 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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