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DHSC: The Independent Commission into Adult Social Care's National Conversation

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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13 Jul 2026 at 11:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "The Independent Commission into Adult Social Care's National Conversation" on behalf of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care. This contract, awarded on 13th July 2026, falls within the "Market research services" category and involves a comprehensive public and workforce engagement programme. The procurement was carried out through a call-off competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights DPS, employing a selective method. The contract, valued at £2,824,292, commenced on 17th June 2026 and will conclude on 16th December 2027, covering the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those adept at engaging diverse and hard-to-reach audiences. Organisations with experience in orchestrating participatory digital platforms and community engagement initiatives will find this contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities. Although the procurement is complete, the project requires ongoing delivery, providing opportunities for SMEs and emerging market research firms to collaborate and contribute innovative solutions, enhancing their reputation and demonstrating expertise in managing nationwide public engagement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: The Independent Commission into Adult Social Care's National Conversation

Notice Description

This contract was procured by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on behalf of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care (Casey Commission). The Supplier will deliver an extensive programme of public and workforce engagement as part of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care's National Conversation. The engagement programme will comprise three key elements that will be delivered multiple times throughout the course of the programme: - Multi-modal engagement with 'maxi publics' incorporating as a minimum the use of a participatory digital platform and community engagement with groups who are seldom heard and / or marginalised. - The establishment of a standing group, broadly representative of England's population, to be convened at several points over the course of the programme in deliberative workshops ("mini publics"). - Engagement with those working in, or in partnership with, adult social care provision, using a range of methodologies to ensure workforce perspectives are included as part of the National Conversation. The overall engagement programme is expected to be delivered as a single, seamless and integrated model. A final report will be delivered at the conclusion of the programme, synthesising insights from all engagement activities, presenting overarching findings, and setting out the final outputs of the standing citizens' group, enabling the the Commission to develop recommendations that are grounded in, and carry the mandate of the public. The contract has been procured via a call-off competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e282e6-7d3b-4f01-a471-aa69d4e342f5
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,824,292 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,824,292 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Dec 2027 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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