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Qualitative Research with Carers

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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27 Oct 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for "Qualitative Research with Carers". This research aims to understand the experiences of carers balancing paid work with unpaid care responsibilities. The project falls under the "Research services" industry category, with the CPV code 73110000, and covers various locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. Conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, the tender reached the award stage with a contract awarded on 24th October 2025. The procurement process concluded with a research contract valued at £69,430.25, commencing on 27th October 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026.

This research tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative studies and insights, particularly those with experience involving carers or related social care sectors. As the procurement is marked suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, it is well-suited for smaller enterprises and socially-driven organisations looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. By participating in such projects, firms can enhance their experience in impactful social research and potentially influence future support frameworks for carers. VERIAN UK GROUP LIMITED, a large-scale entity, has been actively involved as the supplier, demonstrating the lucrative potential for well-prepared businesses in capturing similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Qualitative Research with Carers

Notice Description

Research to better understand carers' experiences of combining paid work and unpaid care, informing assessment of the current system and the potential design and resourcing of any additional support for carers. A minimum of 50 interviews will be conducted with individuals with lived experience of delivering unpaid care alongside working as an employee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64b06bee-7e8d-4eb4-b674-bb802ef8d514
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5b7688-82db-4d12-b9f8-c5e0460e2948
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,430 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,430 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Department for International Trade
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

VERIAN UK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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