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RDE968 - Customer perceptions of temporary use bans and alternative drought wat

Environment Agency

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Environment Agency

Buyer Address: Seacole Building 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, UK

Contact Name: Bo-Jess Brooks

Contact Email: bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
49508.0 GBP
Published
23 Jan 2026, 16:08
Deadline
19 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
20 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Ipsos
Official Source
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Description

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.

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