Tender

Research Services

WALES & WEST UTILITIES LTD

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Tender

01 Sep 2021 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Wales & West Utilities Ltd is conducting a tender process for "Research Services" under the category of research consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for interested participants to request access to tender documents by 30th September 2021. Tenders must be submitted via the Bravo procurement portal, with a further deadline for submissions on 4th October 2021. The scope of the contract includes market research to support the utility company's decision-making over the next 3-5 years, specifically focusing on the energy and gas sectors in Wales and south-west England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with experience in the utility sector. Companies that can deliver qualitative and quantitative research services, including advanced statistical analysis and stakeholder engagement, will be well-positioned to compete for multiple lots within this framework agreement. As Wales & West Utilities may commission research involving domestic consumers and SMEs, firms with a strong understanding of these demographics are encouraged to participate in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Research Services

Notice Description

Wales & West Utilities is seeking to commission market research to inform its current and future decision-making over the next 3-5 years. During the period, research may also be commissioned to inform its Business Plan for the regulatory period from 2026. Currently, this market research is not specifically defined, but Wales & West Utilities would like to put in place a framework of suppliers able to deliver the requirements as they arise. Potential service providers should have experience of working with the utility sector and a good understanding of how the energy industry and specifically the gas sector is structured. Wales & West Utilities wants to commission research that engages with audiences in the UK and most commonly with audiences in our geographical operating area of Wales and south west England. Research will most frequently involve domestic consumers and subsets of this group. On occasion, research may be commissioned with representatives of SME's or specific groups of SME's or business sectors such as the public, private or voluntary sectors. The requirement will be divided into lots and tenders may be submitted for all lots: Lot 1 - General secondary research insight services - Typically desk research and unlikely to include direct interviews Lot 2 - Stakeholder including customer qualitative research services Lots 3 - Stakeholder including customer quantitative research services including use of advanced statistical methods and analysis. Wales & West Utilities is looking to award a 3 year contract with the option to extend for up to 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - General secondary research insight services

Wales & West Utilities is seeking to commission market research to inform its current and future decision-making over the next 3-5 years. During the period, research may also be commissioned to inform its Business Plan for the regulatory period from 2026. Currently, this market research is not specifically defined, but Wales & West Utilities would like to put in place a framework of suppliers able to deliver the requirements as they arise. Potential service providers should have experience of working with the utility sector and a good understanding of how the energy industry and specifically the gas sector is structured. Wales & West Utilities wants to commission research that engages with audiences in the UK and most commonly with audiences in our geographical operating area of Wales and south west England. Research will most frequently involve domestic consumers and subsets of this group. On occasion, research may be commissioned with representatives of SME's or specific groups of SME's or business sectors such as the public, private or voluntary sectors. The requirement will be divided into lots and tenders may be submitted for all lots: Lot 1 - General secondary research insight services - Typically desk research and unlikely to include direct interviews Lot 2 - Stakeholder including customer qualitative research services Lots 3 - Stakeholder including customer quantitative research services including use of advanced statistical methods and analysis. Wales & West Utilities is looking to award a 3 year contract with the option to extend for up to 2 years.

Renewal: 24 months in two 12 month increments

Lot 2 - Stakeholder including customer qualitative research services

Wales & West Utilities is seeking to commission market research to inform its current and future decision-making over the next 3-5 years. During the period, research may also be commissioned to inform its Business Plan for the regulatory period from 2026. Currently, this market research is not specifically defined, but Wales & West Utilities would like to put in place a framework of suppliers able to deliver the requirements as they arise. Potential service providers should have experience of working with the utility sector and a good understanding of how the energy industry and specifically the gas sector is structured. Wales & West Utilities wants to commission research that engages with audiences in the UK and most commonly with audiences in our geographical operating area of Wales and south west England. Research will most frequently involve domestic consumers and subsets of this group. On occasion, research may be commissioned with representatives of SME's or specific groups of SME's or business sectors such as the public, private or voluntary sectors. The requirement will be divided into lots and tenders may be submitted for all lots: Lot 1 - General secondary research insight services - Typically desk research and unlikely to include direct interviews Lot 2 - Stakeholder including customer qualitative research services Lots 3 - Stakeholder including customer quantitative research services including use of advanced statistical methods and analysis. Wales & West Utilities is looking to award a 3 year contract with the option to extend for up to 2 years.

Renewal: 24 months in two 12 month increments

Lot 3 - Stakeholder including customer quantitative research services including use of advanced statistical methods and analysis.

Wales & West Utilities is seeking to commission market research to inform its current and future decision-making over the next 3-5 years. During the period, research may also be commissioned to inform its Business Plan for the regulatory period from 2026. Currently, this market research is not specifically defined, but Wales & West Utilities would like to put in place a framework of suppliers able to deliver the requirements as they arise. Potential service providers should have experience of working with the utility sector and a good understanding of how the energy industry and specifically the gas sector is structured. Wales & West Utilities wants to commission research that engages with audiences in the UK and most commonly with audiences in our geographical operating area of Wales and south west England. Research will most frequently involve domestic consumers and subsets of this group. On occasion, research may be commissioned with representatives of SME's or specific groups of SME's or business sectors such as the public, private or voluntary sectors. The requirement will be divided into lots and tenders may be submitted for all lots: Lot 1 - General secondary research insight services - Typically desk research and unlikely to include direct interviews Lot 2 - Stakeholder including customer qualitative research services Lots 3 - Stakeholder including customer quantitative research services including use of advanced statistical methods and analysis. Wales & West Utilities is looking to award a 3 year contract with the option to extend for up to 2 years.

Renewal: 24 months in two 12 month increments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dc0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021660-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3-5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALES & WEST UTILITIES LTD
Contact Name
Rebecca Taylor
Contact Email
rebecca.taylor@wwutilities.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8FZ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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