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DHSC: ASC: S.18(3) Uptake Research

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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22 Sep 2023 at 16:21

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11 Jan 2023 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has recently awarded a contract for social research services titled "DHSC: ASC: S.18(3) Uptake Research" to Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract value is £160,000. The contract period started on 14th December 2022 and ends on 30th September 2023. The tender was initiated on a call-off basis from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 6th September 2022. The contract is based in London, with the buyer being the Department of Health and Social Care.

This procurement opportunity for external research on the likely uptake of Section 18(3) of the Care Act can be advantageous for businesses operating in social research services or market research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable due to the specified SME suitability. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note the specific deadline of 30th September 2023 for project delivery. Given the location in London and the nature of the research services required, organisations specializing in social or market research should consider bidding for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: ASC: S.18(3) Uptake Research

Notice Description

Variation to the current DHSC: ASC: S.18(3) Uptake Research contract for external research on the likely uptake of Section 18(3) of the Care Act as part of Social Care Reform. Additional information: Contract extended from 31/08/2023 to 30/09/2023 at an additional cost of PS20,000.00. Therefore new value increased from PS140,000.00 to PS160,000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-243b997d-2eae-45af-bc55-fdcd3327de54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baaee343-9cbc-4fd5-8e66-350c9c1d950c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

Contact Name
Daryl Mahabir, Sara Bevan
Contact Email
daryl.mahabir@dhsc.gov.uk, sara.bevan@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

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