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Prepare materials, data collection and analysis and participant recruitment and

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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08 Aug 2025 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, hosted by NHS England, and involves the delivery of Strand 1 (Young Leaders) of the Together Type 1 evaluation, commissioned by Diabetes UK. This contract, classified under market research services (CPV code 79310000), is valued at £177,141.22. The procurement was conducted via selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching the award stage with the contract being awarded to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD. The contract period spans from 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2027, and the services will primarily be conducted across England, UK.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for market research companies, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale evaluations and adhering to strict data protection regulations. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are less suitable for this particular tender due to its scale, large enterprises with the capability to manage complex, methodologically rigorous data collection and analysis tasks could significantly benefit from participating in such projects. The project's strategic involvement with NHS and Diabetes UK provides an excellent opportunity for long-term partnerships and credibility within the healthcare support sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prepare materials, data collection and analysis and participant recruitment and

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3725d5-1303-4107-b2ee-d5bc0bc3ea87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£177,141 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,141 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
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 (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

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