Scope
Description
Research aims
One of DWI's core objectives is to protect and promote public confidence in the quality and safety of drinking water. Recent political, media and environmental pressures have highlighted the need for a robust evidence base to better understand what drives public perception in this space and what DWI's role should be in communicating risk and assurance.
This research will investigate the factors influencing consumer confidence in drinking water in England and Wales, and how DWI's communications strategy might evolve to effectively support its statutory and non-statutory responsibilities. It will help answer questions such as:
• What are the public's current views on drinking water quality?
• What drives or reduces trust in drinking water specifically, independent of broader industry issues?
• What role can or should DWI play in informing, reassuring and correcting public narratives?
Background
Surveys by Ofwat and
Total value (estimated)
- £0.10 excluding VAT
- £0.10 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 November 2025 to 11 November 2026
- 11 months, 25 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Conditions of participation
To select those Tenderers who are suitable to deliver the Authority's requirements and will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria set out in Sections 1 to 5 of the response form in Atamis and Part 1 of this Section (in respect of economic and financial standing and technical and professional ability). Failure to meet the stated selection criteria will result in a Response being rejected at this stage and no further assessment of the remainder of the Response (including the Tender) pursuant to the remaining stages below will be undertaken by the Authority.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 October 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | 60 Technical |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Commercial | 30 |
Cost | 30.00% |
| Sustainability and Social Value | 10 |
Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government