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15 Jul 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has awarded a contract titled "HSE Research, Evaluation & Insight (REI) Framework - Lot B" under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. This selective procurement process, conducted through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, is at the award stage as of 15th July 2026. The contract, valued at £1,800,000, commenced on 15th June 2026 and is scheduled to end on 14th June 2028. The project covers regions in England, Scotland, and Wales, with the tender's methodological focus directed towards qualitative research and secondary analysis.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in research and evaluation services. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the framework's design to engage multiple suppliers. Businesses that have expertise in qualitative research and secondary analysis can benefit from participating in this framework, leveraging the opportunity to establish long-term collaborations with the Health & Safety Executive. This can lead to increased visibility and credibility in the consultancy services market across the UK.

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Notice Title

HSE Research, Evaluation & Insight (REI) Framework - Lot B

Notice Description

HSE will establish a Research, Evaluation and Insight framework of 3 suppliers, taken from shortlisted providers on a GCA DPS (RM6126), that will be structured into three methodologically based Lots: * Lot A - Quantitative research and analysis * Lot B - Qualitative research and secondary analysis * Lot C - Combined or unspecified methods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d01ab489-0330-4c15-bef4-9ca2932d6287
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a4968e-8011-41c5-83f5-475656bc1771
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2028 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
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LIMITED T/A IPSOS

Further Information

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