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Two rounds of polling around awareness of key communication moments

DHSC

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10 Mar 2026 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), which is seeking survey services for two rounds of polling related to key communication moments. The industry falls under the category of Survey Services with a CPV code of 79311000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10th February 2026, with the contract starting on 11th February 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement is taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically in England.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth primarily for large-scale service providers within the market research industry. Companies that specialise in delivering comprehensive survey services could significantly benefit from competing in such tenders, as demonstrated by IPSOS being selected as the supplier. Engaging in contracts facilitated by large government departments like DHSC can enhance a business's credibility and provide valuable experience in public sector procurement processes. As the procurement specifically excludes SMEs and VCSEs, it is best suited to sizeable organisations capable of handling substantial commitments and drawing down existing frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Two rounds of polling around awareness of key communication moments

Notice Description

A drawdown of an existing call off under DP RM6126

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29693912-34b7-4b20-8433-1b02b070736d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef501791-382b-4924-b0c6-c87816302498
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,945 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
DHSC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER
Postcode
LS2 7PD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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