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Third Party Intermediary Research

Consumer Council for Water

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10 Jul 2026 at 14:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Consumer Council for Water is seeking to engage a market research agency to conduct qualitative research services within the domain of Third Party Intermediaries, Retailers, and Business customers. This tender, titled "Third Party Intermediary Research," falls under the industry category of research services, specifically concerning drinking water, non-drinking water, and research development. It's part of an open procurement process applicable to public authority central government, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with tendering activities spanning various UK regions. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 7th August 2026, and the enquiry period concluding on 23rd July 2026. The contract period is projected from 30th September 2026 to 31st March 2027, and carries an estimated value of £64,000 (excluding VAT).

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, as it is specifically reserved for these groups. The open competition procurement method encourages a broad range of market participants, enabling smaller firms with expertise in market research, specifically in the water sector, to expand their scope and client base. Businesses adept in performing in-depth interviews and offering diverse perspectives will find this contract particularly rewarding. The process promises a fair evaluation via a two-stage award criteria system, offering a level playing field for innovative firms capable of enhancing customer experiences in the retail market for water services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Third Party Intermediary Research

Notice Description

CCW wishes to appoint a market research agency to provide qualitative research services across three segments: Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs)1 Retailers2 Business customers. The overarching objective is to understand how well TPIs are working in the retail market and allow us to consider whether any further intervention or guidance is needed to improve the experience for customers. We anticipate depth interviews across these segments, including a diverse sample of businesses to enable a rounded perspective on TPIs, and a good selection of retailers and TPIs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065232-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

41 - Collected and purified water

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

41110000 - Drinking water

41120000 - Non-drinking water

73110000 - Research services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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