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title: "Survey Research in England and Wales"
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# Survey Research in England and Wales

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06700b1e-b005-437b-bba2-e0b91e56f429

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## Summary

The buying organisation, O F W A T, has awarded a contract for "Survey Research in England and Wales" for market research services. The contract value is £99,000 GBP, with a procurement method of selective and a contract period starting on 31st January 2022 and ending on 31st July 2023. The contract is suitable for SMEs and involves surveys on environment, storm overflows, value for money, and other relevant topics in West Midlands and London.

This tender opportunity by O F W A T offers potential business growth for companies providing market research services. Businesses with expertise in conducting public opinion surveys and monitoring changing views over time would be well-suited to compete. The contract period of 18 months with a possible 6-month extension provides a stable revenue stream. Interested suppliers can apply through the MyTenders e-procurement portal using the Crown Commercial Service DPS Agreement (RM6018) Framework.

## Notice

Ofwat is commissioning a Contract for public opinion surveys. We expect the Contract to be used to deliver the following: * Survey One on environment, including storm overflows (causing sewage in rivers) There has been recent coverage on, and public concern about, the release of sewage into rivers by wastewater companies. This survey is to understand people's levels of awareness, concern, and trust in relation to the release of sewage into rivers. It should also cover wider environmental questions that relate to river quality - such as wet wipes and microplastics. The survey will be used to monitor changing views and preferences over time. Timeframe: We expect the first wave of this survey to be run and reported on between January-March 2022. We expect this survey will be repeated in 2022 and/or 2023. * Survey Two on value for money / cost of living Many customers are likely to face increased financial pressures over the next year. Costs of living are expected to rise - with rising energy bills, an increase to national insurance, and a rise in inflation. Water bills are also expected to rise for many customers. We are looking to monitor perceptions of water company bills over time. The research should include questions on awareness of current cost of water and other utility bills, whether water and utility bills are seen to offer value for money, understanding of what water bills include (and whether perceptions on value for money changes when information is provided on this), and trust in companies. Timeframe: We expect the first wave of this survey to be run and reported on between January-March 2022, and to be repeated in 2022 and/or 2023. * Other surveys We expect to use the Contract to commission other surveys of interest to Ofwat. Some of these surveys may be emerging issues that are specific to a particular location (for example, if there is particular flooding or water shortages in a particular part of England and Wales). We may also seek to commission surveys at fairly short notice. Apply using MyTenders e-procurement portal. Suppliers invited from Crown Commercial Service DPS Agreement (RM6018) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73698167-b4ae-4e32-a0ea-b5ec8ecf4802 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2022 - 7 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAVANTA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2022 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73698167-b4ae-4e32-a0ea-b5ec8ecf4802

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73698167-b4ae-4e32-a0ea-b5ec8ecf4802
  6th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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