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Diabetes UK TT1 Evaluation

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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24 Apr 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has initiated a subcontracting process titled "Diabetes UK TT1 Evaluation," focused on project management consultancy services in the health sector. The project, located in England, aims to evaluate the Together Type 1 initiative, specifically the Young Leaders strand. The procurement was conducted through a selective method under a framework agreement, with an award granted to IPSOS RESEARCH LTD. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with the award stage completed as of 28th March 2025. The tender aligns with the CPV code 72224000, relating to consultancy services in project management, marking its place in the services category.

This contract provides valuable growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs interested in delivering evaluation services within the healthcare domain. Businesses with expertise in data collection, analysis, and compliance with data protection regulations are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The focus on qualitative research methodologies and participant recruitment calls for firms adept in nuanced data handling and stakeholder engagement. This partnership can bolster business capabilities in working alongside major stakeholders like Diabetes UK, reinforcing industry presence and enhancing strategic project management portfolios.

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Notice Title

Diabetes UK TT1 Evaluation

Notice Description

The subcontractor will lead Strand 1 (Young Leaders, YL) delivery of the Together Type 1 evaluation commissioned by Diabetes UK. The methodology is outlined in the evaluation proposal, with any amends noted in the revised evaluation plan. The general tasks will include (not exhaustive): preparing data collection materials (e.g., topic guides); participant recruitment and interview scheduling; conducting and supporting other researchers to conduct interviews (e.g., conducting a topic guide briefing and post-interview de-brief as needed); setting up and monitoring data collection through App Life (Ipsos' proprietary app); coding and analysing the data; and contributing to relevant sections of the report. The subcontractor will be expected to comply with all relevant data protection regulations and legislation, as well as the project specific guidance shared by the Main Contactor (e.g., safeguarding approach). The subcontractor is responsible for quality assuring tasks completed, with key outputs / deliverables (as agreed with the Main Contractor) to be shared with Main Contractor and client (Diabetes UK) for review, feedback and sign off.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43a7b7e-b8b3-4bdb-90a1-c99091c7b078
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,231 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,231 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST1 2QB
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
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)

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Birches Head & Northwood
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS RESEARCH

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