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title: "Testing The Waters 2024"
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# Testing The Waters 2024

Buyer: CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1cd032b-13b3-447e-8e29-202f6f4130e6

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## Summary

The Consumer Council for Water is seeking a market research agency for the Testing The Waters 2024 survey project. This procurement falls under the services category, with a value of £300,000. The tender, using a limited procurement method, requires competitive quotations below threshold. The tender period ends on January 26, 2024, with the contract period starting on February 23, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2026. The project covers multiple regions in England and Wales, with the opportunity open to SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender by the Consumer Council for Water presents an opportunity for businesses in the water distribution and related services industry to engage in a market research project. Companies offering staff training services may also find this tender relevant. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, and the competitive quotation procurement method allows for various businesses to submit bids. The contract value of £300,000 offers a substantial opportunity for growth and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

CCW wishes to appoint a market research agency to conduct our biennial survey of business customers in England and Wales, Testing the Waters. This is a CATI survey of businesses in England and Wales, where they are asked their views on, and experiences of their water and sewerage service and retail service providers. It has run every two years since 2012. 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/d434086f-2248-4a0a-a6fe-124277090e61 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 4BH |
| 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
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d434086f-2248-4a0a-a6fe-124277090e61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d434086f-2248-4a0a-a6fe-124277090e61
  20th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/consumer-council-water
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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