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Recruitment for Research participants service

UK Health Security Agency

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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15 Jul 2026 at 16:27

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18 Feb 2026 at 11:52

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16 Apr 2024 at 08:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, based in London, conducted a procurement process titled "Recruitment for Research Participants Service," focusing on market research services in user-centred design. The procurement was carried out as a selective process, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete, resulting in a contract award. Key dates include the tender period ending on 22 January 2024 and the contract period running from 3 April 2024 until 17 March 2027. The supplier, Acumen Field Limited, has been contracted for services to be delivered in the UK, specifically in the locale of postal code E14 4PU, London. The procurement was valued at £1,200,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs engaged in market research, particularly those capable of participant recruitment for research activities. With the requirement tailored towards services, organisations with a background or expertise in market research or those who can innovate in user-centred design will find this contract advantageous. The extended contract period offers a steady revenue stream, providing a platform for business growth and the potential to expand service offerings within and beyond the public sector framework. As the procurement favours SMEs, smaller organisations have a competitive advantage in capitalising on this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment for Research participants service

Notice Description

A participant recruitment supplier to recruit participants for research within user-centred design work. Additional information: Updated to reflect new contract end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1860dbb3-0c66-4bf7-8cbb-b3a2fb96d009
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2759d115-db6f-42fa-ad96-187931f1faab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Health Security Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Acumen Field Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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