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BUREAUCRACY BUSTING FOCUS GROUPS

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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25 Nov 2020 at 12:24

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17 Nov 2020 at 21:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a public procurement process titled "BUREAUCRACY BUSTING FOCUS GROUPS", aimed at securing qualitative research services to investigate key themes of bureaucracy. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a contract value of £20,315. The contracting process was initiated on 28th September 2020 and concluded on 23rd October 2020, with the tender period ending on 25th September 2020. The procurement activities took place in London, United Kingdom, and the awarding notice was published on 17th November 2020.

This contract presents a potential opportunity for businesses specialising in qualitative research services, particularly those equipped to facilitate focus groups and analyse complex regulatory topics. Companies that are adept at managing public sector research projects and have experience in stakeholder engagement would be well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities in future tenders. Aligning capabilities with the needs of the DHSC could enhance business growth for firms in this industry, especially those looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BUREAUCRACY BUSTING FOCUS GROUPS

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Strategy Unit is seeking to secure a qualitative research agency for a one-off piece of work investigating key themes surrounding bureaucracy via focus groups.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72d4f69c-fe93-4fa4-b971-e68565e49dc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66392479-1e5b-4e6a-94e0-eb4573520711
Current Stage
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,315 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,315 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2020 - 23 Oct 2020 30 days
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)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

Contact Name
Dionne Morgan
Contact Email
dionne.morgan@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

RESEARCH WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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