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DHSC: Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic and Creative Develop

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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07 Mar 2025 at 17:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking proposals for a qualitative research project titled "DHSC: Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic and Creative Development." This tender is in the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV: 73000000). The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with key dates including the tender publication on 7th March 2025 and the submission deadline on 4th April 2025. The project, valued between £40,000 and £4,000,000, is set to start on 29th April 2025 and conclude on 28th April 2027. The procurement method is selective, utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract location encompasses the UK and various international regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research, strategic insights, and creative development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, offering a chance to partner strategically with DHSC. This engagement can provide businesses with the potential for long-term collaboration and influence on high-profile behaviour change programmes targeting areas like mental health, smoking cessation, healthy eating, physical activity, and early years development. Companies with expertise in behavioural insights and programme evaluation are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic and Creative Develop

Notice Description

DHSC: Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic and Creative Development. The Behavioural Programmes Unit (BPU) in the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) (the "Buyer"), are seeking to run a competitive tender and subsequent appointment to replace existing contracts which deliver qualitative research, insight, and evaluation. This is an exciting opportunity to become a strategic partner to the Buyer, providing vital qualitative insight to inform, design, target and evaluate high profile behaviour change programmes on issues such as mental health, smoking cessation, healthy eating, physical activity and early years development among others. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a60a2256-d409-4d1b-b67f-55ee4139d9ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423e21f3-6b23-4293-a7d9-fa7476efc8a1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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