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Lived Experience and VCSE Engagement

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency conducted a procurement process for the "Lived Experience and VCSE Engagement" project focusing on social research services. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79315000, aimed to leverage selective methods via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, at the address 10 South Colonnade, the contract was awarded to EP: IC Consultants Ltd on 26th February 2026, with the contract starting on 1st March 2026 and concluding on 19th February 2029. Although the tender period ended on 8th January 2026, the process is now at the award stage, marking its completion. The total contract value is £1,000,000.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in social research, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) without involvement in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). It is a significant engagement involving long-term research with potential for businesses looking to expand and gain visibility in public sector contracts. Participation in such contracts can enhance business reputation and credibility, providing a stable financial foundation and establishing robust networks within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Lived Experience and VCSE Engagement

Notice Description

Social and research contract working with VCSE's

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29b4a790-5853-4403-b502-940432c81a4e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dba4d93-0ce0-4985-a503-e479c067b308
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 19 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

EP: IC CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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