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title: "Testing the Waters Survey"
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buyer: "CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER"
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# Testing the Waters Survey

Buyer: CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd1a3453-1f6d-44d9-82d1-dcf263510847

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## Summary

The Consumer Council for Water is conducting a tender for the "Testing the Waters Survey," aimed at assessing the experiences of Non Household Consumers (NHHs) regarding their water and sewerage services across England and Wales. This procurement falls under the services category and will utilise an open procedure above threshold. The tender period concludes on 15 January 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 4 March 2020 and remain in effect until 31 October 2022. The tender submissions must be made through the Bravo Solutions e-tendering platform, with a total estimated value of £216,666.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the water management and surveying sectors, particularly those that specialise in consumer research or data analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability conditions specified. Engaging with this survey project could enhance market presence for these businesses and foster long-term partnerships with the Consumer Council for Water, contributing to their growth and development.

## Notice

Testing the Waters is a biennial survey of Non Household Consumers (NHHs) in England and Wales, where they are asked their views on, and experiences of their water and sewerage service providers. The finds of each survey are tracked and reported at three levels: 1. England and Wales 2. The nations of England and of Wales 3. Water and Sewerage Company (WaSC) region Additional analysis by NHH size (micro, small, medium and large) is also included. 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/242049ef-d0ae-41d1-9232-307978449268 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2020 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,666 |
| 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

- 6 Dec 2019 at 11:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242049ef-d0ae-41d1-9232-307978449268
- 6 Dec 2019 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242049ef-d0ae-41d1-9232-307978449268

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/242049ef-d0ae-41d1-9232-307978449268
  6th 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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