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title: "Expression of Interest Request: Research Community"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7ef23403-1714-4a27-beb5-e78aefa2cb71"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER"
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# Expression of Interest Request: Research Community

Buyer: CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ef23403-1714-4a27-beb5-e78aefa2cb71

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## Summary

The Consumer Council for Water is initiating a planned procurement process titled "Expression of Interest Request: Research Community". This procurement falls under the category of water distribution and related services, with a focus on facilitating a research community to support research activities related to water and sewerage services in England and Wales. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2019 and conclude by 1st January 2024. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their expressions of interest via the specified eSourcing Portal link, with a future notice date for expressions set for 8th April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing research and development services as well as those with expertise in community engagement platforms. Firms that can create innovative solutions for customer and consumer interaction in the context of water services would be especially well-suited to participate. Engaging in this procurement could bolster growth for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the water sector and contribute to essential public services.

## Notice

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for the provision of a research community to support our research activities. The work entails the provision of a branded on-line platform that hosts a community of customers and consumers that consider matters relating to water and sewerage services in England and Wales. NOTE: The purpose of this E.O.I. is to seek early market engagement to assess the feasibility of pursuing this initiative. As such, at this stage we are unable to provide a value for this opportunity. 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 be prompted to answer some questions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0865c2d4-d3bd-4c78-9902-9786ad3aac61 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Apr 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 1 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 65 - Public utilities
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2019 at 14:20 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0865c2d4-d3bd-4c78-9902-9786ad3aac61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0865c2d4-d3bd-4c78-9902-9786ad3aac61
  8th April 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://public.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ccwater.org.uk

## Provenance

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