AwardedAwarded 10 December 2025
Consumer confidence in drinking water
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Central government
In brief
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs awarded research work to ICF Consulting Services Ltd on 10 December 2025.
The notice gives a value of £0.10 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, starting 17 November 2025.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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
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Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| ICF Consulting Services Ltd 7 bids received | £51,675 | 11 December 2025 to 8 December 2026 |
| ICF Consulting Services Ltd 7 bids received | £51,675 | Awarded 26 November 2025 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 062983-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 077839-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 081918-2025
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From notice 062983-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 7 October 2025, last updated 11 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.