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Public research to evaluate perception of risk associated with breast implants

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY (MHRA)

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14 Apr 2023 at 17:49

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18 Mar 2022 at 23:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has awarded a contract for public research to evaluate the perception of risk associated with breast implants. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was completed, with ESRO Limited T/A Revealing Reality being the supplier. The contract, valued at £47,638, falls under the market research services category. The tender had a selective procurement method and was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on December 1, 2021, and ended on April 29, 2022.

This public procurement opportunity created by MHRA for market research services on breast implant risk perception offers growth prospects for research organisations experienced in sensitive healthcare projects. With a focus on understanding public attitudes towards risk among various subject groups, businesses adept at managing research projects and engaging hard-to-recruit participants will find this tender suitable. The award was made to ESRO Limited T/A Revealing Reality, presenting an insight into the potential suppliers and competition in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public research to evaluate perception of risk associated with breast implants

Notice Description

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) requires research to provide the patient and public perception of risk related to breast implants. The outputs in conjunction with existing evidence may inform regulatory decision making on the use of breast implants on the UK market. There is a need to conduct research due to a rise in reported cases of Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma known as BIA-ALCL and other symptoms related to breast implants. The aim of the research is to gauge public perception of acceptable levels of risk amongst specific subject groups. In all cases, we are interested in people who are pre and post-surgery. We want to determine how attitudes to risk may vary amongst different groups and at various different stages in their journey. We require a research organisation/Supplier to manage and deliver these research services, taking responsibility for (not an exhaustive list): participant recruitment including the payment of any incentive payments; sampling; questionnaire and script/topic guide design; fieldwork; analysis; and producing the reporting and data outputs. We consider a range of research methodologies could be effective in this delivery. The appointed Supplier should be experienced in handling research projects on sensitive subjects (especially in the healthcare sector) and with potentially hard-to-recruit participants. We consider a range and/or combination of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies could be effective in this delivery, such as face-to-face, telephone, and online approaches including panels, tripod interviews, focus groups, and depth interviews. Research organisations/tenderers are requested to provide details of appropriate methodologies/approaches that ensure that the research aims and objectives are met. Call-Off Contract from CCS DPS RM6018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a74793-9e46-4421-ad3d-b23d43ba471e
Current Stage
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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
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,638 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 29 Apr 2022 1-6 months
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
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY (MHRA)
Contact Name
Purchasing
Contact Email
purchasing@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESRO LIMITED T/A REVEALING REALITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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