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04 Aug 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for "DHSC: Comms: Lot-1-Qualitative Research Marketing & Behaviour Change Programmes". This tender falls under the market research services category (CPV 79310000) with additional classification in social research services. The procurement aims to secure a supplier skilled in qualitative research to enhance marketing campaigns and behaviour change programmes. The contract, awarded on 10th July 2026, covers a period from 8th July 2026 to 7th July 2028 with a total value of £3,600,000 GBP. The project is based in London, UK, and the tender was conducted using a method classified as "Other".

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses focusing on qualitative market and social research, especially those skilled in assessing and evaluating marketing and behaviour change strategies. The contract has been awarded to DEFINE RESEARCH & INSIGHT LIMITED, highlighting the viable prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the tender explicitly noted suitability for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises). Businesses adept in creative testing, message evaluation, and campaign development are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities offered by public health organisations like DHSC.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DHSC: Comms: Lot-1-Qualitative_Research_Marketing & Behaviour Change Programmes

Notice Description

This tender (Lot 1 - Qualitative Research for Marketing and Behaviour Change Programmes) is to appoint a Supplier with expertise in qualitative research to inform marketing campaign and behaviour change programme development, creative and message testing and evaluation of campaigns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8238d10-8ef3-4c8c-a59e-58b6ed5151a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0112af47-769b-4bac-8e02-d036a41188e7
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 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
DHSC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

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