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DHSC Comms Research Lot 1

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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26 Jul 2021 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DHSC Comms Research Lot 1" led by the Department of Health and Social Care has been completed. This tender focused on market research services and had a total value of £1,000,000. The procurement was initiated through a selective method with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 22nd June 2021 and is set to end on 22nd June 2023. The tender was officially awarded on 26th July 2021, and delivery addresses for the resulting contract are registered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in market research and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The nature of the research services required suggests an emerging demand for innovative approaches and thorough evaluation processes, making this an attractive prospect for firms adept at strategic communication and policy support.

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Notice Title

DHSC Comms Research Lot 1

Notice Description

Contracts for qualitative and quantitative market research and analysis to be delivered for DHSC to support strategic communication, marketing, policy decision making and research and evaluation requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce6492c-3fb0-4b66-9266-cd5c0bff7a54
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

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market 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
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2021 - 22 Jun 2023 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Michael Murphy
Contact Email
michael.murphy@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

SAVANTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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