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06 Aug 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency has successfully completed the procurement process titled "CCSN26A01 - The Provision of Pillars of Independent Living Focus Groups (P12320)." This contract is in the research consultancy services category and aims to carry out qualitative research and analysis with disabled people, focusing on the 12 pillars of independent living. The research findings will support future data collection plans. The project is necessary in the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £68,162.71, running from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd December 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, marking the current stage as the Award phase completed on 6th August 2026. The contract was awarded to the National Centre for Social Research.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities in the research consultancy sector, particularly for large-scale research organisations capable of undertaking qualitative analyses. Although the procurement process favours larger enterprises due to the stipulated criteria, businesses specialising in social research and those capable of engaging with diverse communities would benefit greatly. The focus on enhancing living standards for disabled individuals presents a meaningful avenue for organisations aiming to combine business growth with societal impact. Given the strategic importance of research to governmental planning, organisations engaging with this contract can establish a solid foundation for further collaborative opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

CCSN26A01 -The Provision of Pillars of Independent Living Focus Groups (P12320)

Notice Description

The Buyer invites bids for qualitative research and analysis with disabled people focused around the 12 pillars of independent living. The research will focus on discussions with disabled people exploring their views on different areas of life as defined by the 12 pillars of independent living. The findings will be used to develop the evidence base and inform future data collection plans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae30936b-b19b-4b82-ad9c-a34b944d4655
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392f529d-303b-4da2-8562-a1fc25c3d279
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,162 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,162 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Dec 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

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