Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce3-490a-7308-a948-40507f9ac414/rde603-impact-and-future-of-the-private-water-supplies-regulatory-model awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # RDE603 Impact and Future of the Private Water Supplies Regulatory Model [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) Estimated value £8,226 Published 16 Jul 2024 Deadline Closed 24 Jun 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The current regulatory model and legislative framework were introduced in a major overhaul of the legislation in 2010, in response to infraction proceedings by the European Commission. The regulatory model in Wales and England is the same, however there are subtle difference in legislation, which were introduced by subsequent revisions and amendments. These regulations replaced the 1991 regulations. Ten years on, it is not obvious what impact there has been on the quality and sufficiency of these private water supplies. As the legislation is no longer tied to Council Directive 98/83/EC, this driver for review and enhancement is gone. The risks of not understanding what impact has been made during the ten years, are that possible weaknesses will not be addressed and opportunities for improvement will be missed. This information can be used to inform any potential future policy direction in this area to protect those relying on a private water supply from associated health risks. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (the Inspectorate) collates water sampling results for private water supplies from local authorities, together with summary information on supply risk assessments and copies of notices served to secure wholesome and/or sufficient supplies, where they have been provided. The data returns from local authorities also constitute a national register of the private water supplies in England and Wales, including details of their supply type, location and use. ### Research aims The aims of the initial project were to understand for Wales and England separately; - What impact the legislative framework for private water supplies has had on the protection of the health of consumers through securing safe and sufficient supplies, and - How the regulatory model and legislative framework could be improved. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/66178090-299d-4874-8703-97a8f39c2473) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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