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title: "RDE167 impact of Private Water Supplies Regulatory Model/Legislative framework"
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# RDE167 impact of Private Water Supplies Regulatory Model/Legislative framework

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5795d99f-7aa6-466e-a5ba-2130490a1400

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) recently awarded a contract for the project "RDE167 impact of Private Water Supplies Regulatory Model/Legislative framework." The project aims to assess the impact of the legislative framework for private water supplies on consumer health protection in Wales and England. The contract falls under the category of research and development consultancy services. It was procured through a selective method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 5th June 2023 to 15th January 2024, with a total value of £50,000.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses operating in the research and development consultancy services sector to collaborate with DEFRA on a crucial project related to water supplies regulation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The location for service delivery spans various territories, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in contributing to regulatory improvements in private water supplies can leverage their expertise in this procurement process.

## Notice

The aims of this project are to understand for Wales and England separately; 1. What impact the legislative framework for private water supplies has had on the protection of the health of consumers through securing safe and sufficient supplies, and 2. How the regulatory model and legislative framework could be improved. The contract was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cf382d6-ebcc-48d8-9a5a-8d90572b0919 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2023 - 15 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATER RESEARCH CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2023 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cf382d6-ebcc-48d8-9a5a-8d90572b0919

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cf382d6-ebcc-48d8-9a5a-8d90572b0919
  25th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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