---
title: "Award of Provision of Sustainable Water Use"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000713631"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-12-22"
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# Award of Provision of Sustainable Water Use

Buyer: CONSUMER SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000713631

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority has awarded the contract for the provision of sustainable water use to OpenText UK Ltd. The tender, titled "Award of Provision of Sustainable Water Use," involves research services related to consumer water usage and disposal in the UK. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a tender period from 22nd December 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the research services category, particularly those focusing on environmental sustainability and consumer behaviour analysis. Companies well-suited to compete include research firms, consultancy agencies, and technology providers specializing in water resource management. The contract, valued at £19,434.44 GBP, aims to support Consumer Scotland in aligning with regulations and policies concerning water efficiency and climate change adaptation.

## Notice

Scottish Water have stated the carbon emissions from the UK water sector are similar to the UK aviation industry. Most people are unaware of how much water they use and when asked, around 80% significantly underestimate their usage. The summer of 2021 was the driest in 160 years and reservoirs across Scotland reached some of their lowest levels, causing water scarcity in many areas. This year, 2022 has again seen areas across Scotland face significant water scarcity due to very low rainfall. The frequency of dry spells that put public water supplies at risk is expected to double this centuryThe primary objective of this research is to identify and evaluate existing research in relation to water use and disposal at household level in the UK, present an analysis of the current level of consumer knowledge and understanding, including the extent to which this relates to climate change and adaptation. Furthermore, an exploration of some international examples of consumer behaviour change in relation to household water use and disposal.Findings from the research will provide Consumer Scotland with evidence that it can share with stakeholders and be used to inform and influence alignment into Scottish Regulations, legislation and policy of the recast Drinking Water Directive, alongside any future Scottish Government water efficiency strategy. Research findings will also be shared with stakeholders to provide insight into the scale of consumer behaviour change required and potential methods for achieving this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467618 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,434 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONSUMER SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G51 1DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Craigentinny/Duddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 13 |
| Supplier names | ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; FAITHFUL+GOULD; HARVEY NASH; IPSOS MORI; OPENTEXT; OPTIMAL ECONOMICS; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; SMARTS; STORM ID; UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2022 at 11:45 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467618

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

## Provenance

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