--- title: "Expression of Interest Request: Customer Acceptability Testing of PR19 Draft Determinations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d1bfdd8-c0b7-44c8-8f32-2c04ca9c4ec6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d1bfdd8-c0b7-44c8-8f32-2c04ca9c4ec6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d1bfdd8-c0b7-44c8-8f32-2c04ca9c4ec6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d1bfdd8-c0b7-44c8-8f32-2c04ca9c4ec6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER" published: "2018-07-27" --- # Expression of Interest Request: Customer Acceptability Testing of PR19 Draft Determinations Buyer: CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d1bfdd8-c0b7-44c8-8f32-2c04ca9c4ec6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6d1bfdd8-c0b7-44c8-8f32-2c04ca9c4ec6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6d1bfdd8-c0b7-44c8-8f32-2c04ca9c4ec6.json) ## Summary The Consumer Council for Water has initiated a public procurement process titled "Expression of Interest Request: Customer Acceptability Testing of PR19 Draft Determinations." This opportunity, which falls under the water distribution and related services industry, is open to suppliers who can conduct research related to the Draft Determination figures published by Ofwat from March to July 2019. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 12 noon on Monday, 13th August 2018. The contract period is anticipated to run from 30th September 2018 to 30th September 2019, covering various regions across the United Kingdom. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in survey services and customer research, particularly those with the capability to assess consumer perceptions of water service affordability and acceptability. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement process especially suitable as the contracting authority encourages participation from such entities. Companies with expertise in conducting market research within the utilities sector are well-positioned to compete and potentially expand their operations through this contract. ## Notice We are seeking Expressions of Interest for the following opportunity: The appointment of a supplier to undertake research in respect of the Draft Determination (DD) figures that Ofwat will publish between March and July 2019 in order to: - gain a high level understanding of customers' views about the investment proposals of their water and/or sewerage companies; - identify to what degree DD investment proposals are considered affordable and acceptable to customers. - To identify how the potential impact of Outcome Delivery Incentives (ODIs) on bill levels affects the acceptability and affordability of DDs. Additional information: To access this opportunity and submit an expression of interest you will need to follow the link to our eSourcing Platform (Bravo). There you will find a draft copy of the ITT and you will be prompted to answer some questions. The deadline for responses is 12 noon Monday 13th August 2018 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b458fe8-b361-4fb9-a12e-a647f298c62a | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Aug 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £165,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B2 4AJ | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 65100000 - Water distribution and related services - 79311000 - Survey services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2018 at 09:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b458fe8-b361-4fb9-a12e-a647f298c62a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b458fe8-b361-4fb9-a12e-a647f298c62a 27th July 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://public.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.ccwater.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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