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Water - Strategic Review of Charges

CONSUMER SCOTLAND

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18 Dec 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Consumer Scotland has concluded the procurement process for the "Water - Strategic Review of Charges" project, aimed at commissioning longitudinal research using a deliberative methodology to assist with the Strategic Review of Charges in Scotland's water sector. Located in Edinburgh, Consumer Scotland used an open procedure to invite bids for this contract, which falls under the services category in the General Public Services industry. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the contract having been signed on 12th December 2024. The entire project, including potential extensions for additional phases, is valued at £76,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in market research and consumer insight services. While Ipsos (market research) Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, the procurement process was competitive, featuring bids from both SMEs and EU-based entities. Businesses that excel in strategic, analytical, and qualitative research methods, particularly within the utilities sector, are well-suited for such opportunities. Engaging in these tenders can help businesses expand their portfolios, offer high-value expertise to public bodies, and play an instrumental role in long-term policy and strategy formulation in public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water - Strategic Review of Charges

Notice Description

Consumer Scotland wishes to commission longitudinal research that will use a deliberative methodology to inform the current Strategic Review of Charges process by exploring with (current and future) consumers the near- and long- term challenges facing the water sector in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consumer Scotland wishes to commission longitudinal research that will use a deliberative methodology to inform the current Strategic Review of Charges process by exploring with (current and future) consumers the near- and long- term challenges facing the water sector in Scotland.

Options: Options to extend to include for Phase 2 and Phase 3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786157
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520506
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSUMER SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caroline.little@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 5HD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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