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title: "RDE968 - Customer perceptions of temporary use bans and alternative drought wat"
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# RDE968 - Customer perceptions of temporary use bans and alternative drought wat

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc8f884e-0b6a-4d26-bc98-631e973a0716

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for a project titled "RDE968 - Customer perceptions of temporary use bans and alternative drought wat", aimed at exploring public perceptions around Temporary Use Bans to support upcoming statutory drought plans. This research and development consultancy service falls under the industry category CPV 73200000. The procurement process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £49,508, commenced on 20th January 2026 and will conclude by 31st March 2026. The target locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, especially those with expertise in public perception studies and drought management strategies. Although larger enterprises are typically more suited to such opportunities due to the specified needs of the Environment Agency, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can still find roles in supporting projects of this nature. The supplier, Ipsos, underscores the level of expertise required, suggesting firms with strong analytical and consultancy skills are well-positioned to deliver services that meet the contract's objectives.

## Notice

This project will explore public understanding, perceptions and acceptability of Temporary Use Bans (TUBs), to support water companies' statutory drought plans due in 2026-27 and inform wider drought management. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e4643d-a5f9-4815-bd39-96e94ba35d0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,508 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,508 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e4643d-a5f9-4815-bd39-96e94ba35d0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8e4643d-a5f9-4815-bd39-96e94ba35d0d
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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