Award

Recruitment for Research participants service

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 11:52

Award Notice
Award

16 Apr 2024 at 07:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, based in London, has concluded the procurement process for the recruitment of research participants, primarily focusing on market research services as classified under CPV code 79310000. Engaging in a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Acumen Field Limited. This contract, valued at £1,200,000, will run from 3 April 2024 to 17 March 2027 and is aimed at supporting user-centred design work within the agency, located in postal code E14 4PU. The award was officially published on 18 February 2026, reflecting an update regarding the contract end date.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in participant recruitment for research, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract underscores the demand for specialised market research services, paving the way for companies that excel in providing targeted recruitment capabilities. The focus on user-centred design work highlights the importance of understanding participant demographics and behaviours, presenting a formidable chance for businesses versed in these areas to enhance their market presence and innovation in service delivery.

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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/9ede1de1-ad70-4f80-94cb-f9707b29956a
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
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2024 - 17 Mar 2027 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
UKHSA Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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