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A Trusted HRA - Sentiment Analysis

HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Health Research Authority has completed its procurement process, awarding a contract titled "A Trusted HRA - Sentiment Analysis" to I.F.F Research Limited. This contract falls under the research services industry category, with work taking place in the United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method as a call-off from the RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. The award was made on the 6th of February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 9th February to 8th May 2026, aimed at designing and implementing a stakeholder engagement programme relevant to the Authority's new strategy.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with capabilities in sentiment analysis and stakeholder engagement. The project requires the development of stakeholder profiles and personas, offering substantial prospects for SMEs. Companies with innovative approaches in data insights and audience engagement would be well-positioned for similar future tenders, providing valuable growth potential in the sector.

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Notice Title

A Trusted HRA - Sentiment Analysis

Notice Description

This contract was awarded via a further competition under the RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. The supplier will design and implement a programme of stakeholder engagement and sentiment analysis to maximise the impact of the HRA's new strategy. Target stakeholders for this work include both current and potential, not yet engaged, audiences. The supplier's research should inform the development of a series of stakeholder profiles / personas which the HRA can use to support future work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f948a019-3664-4a46-892e-da2a6fb0f825
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a6d94b-d928-4d62-baca-a44d95d2e3cf
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 May 2026 1-6 months
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 RESEARCH AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRATFORD
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.F.F RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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