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title: "Kitchen Sink Behaviours"
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# Kitchen Sink Behaviours

Buyer: CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-819c4f3d-cab3-4296-892c-89af07f0c195

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## Summary

The Consumer Council for Water is currently seeking bids for a tender entitled "Kitchen Sink Behaviours" aimed at conducting qualitative research on household water usage and disposal practices related to kitchen sinks. This procurement falls under the water distribution and related services industry category and encompasses various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and South West. The tender period will close on 6th January 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on 3rd February 2020 and end by 31st March 2020. Utilising a limited procurement method, the estimated value of this contract is £40,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in qualitative research methodologies and water services to grow their business. Companies that specialise in conducting observational research or have experience in water consumption studies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to leverage their expertise to potentially enhance their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

To conduct a qualitative research with a small sample of households, using observation to capture how household members use water at the kitchen sink, and also use the sink for the disposal of liquids such as fats, oils and greases. Additional information: Documents are available via the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform. URL given below. All bids and communications must be submitted through this portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1851569-96b8-4b97-aeff-4e2ce208bdeb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2019 at 08:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1851569-96b8-4b97-aeff-4e2ce208bdeb
- 13 Dec 2019 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1851569-96b8-4b97-aeff-4e2ce208bdeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1851569-96b8-4b97-aeff-4e2ce208bdeb
  13th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/consumer-council-water
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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