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DHSC Engagement and Focus Groups on Linking Health and Non-health Data

DHSC

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21 Feb 2025 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

DHSC (Department of Health and Social Care) has awarded a contract for "DHSC Engagement and Focus Groups on Linking Health and Non-health Data" under the industry category of social research services (CPV Code: 79315000). The contract, valued at £24,912, was procured using a request for quotation (RFQ) method to ensure a competitive process within a limited timeframe. The contract period commenced on 12th February 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. This procurement is part of the DHSC Digital Policy Unit’s initiative and involved the buyer’s main office located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom. The project includes delivery addresses spanning from the United Kingdom to various international locations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social research services, providing a chance to contribute to significant health policy research and implementation. Companies specialising in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, or healthcare consultancy may find this contract particularly relevant. DEFINE RESEARCH & INSIGHT LIMITED, identified as an SME, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating that small and medium-sized enterprises are capable of competing effectively and winning government contracts. Engaging in such projects not only enhances company portfolios but also opens doors to future collaborations with government departments like the DHSC.

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Notice Title

DHSC Engagement and Focus Groups on Linking Health and Non-health Data

Notice Description

Digital Policy Unit have PS25k in underspend that must be used by the end of this financial year 24/25. RFQ was the best way to maintain competition and get a contract in place before the end of the financial year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfe5bebf-7025-46a9-a2c2-0b4579f009be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99b86ce-6dbc-4406-969b-87a50c54ac3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,912 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
DHSC
Contact Name
DAVID KIELY
Contact Email
ccsinbox@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

DEFINE RESEARCH & INSIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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