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DHSC Quick Turnaround Quantitative Research (re procurement)

DHSC

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20 Mar 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently awarded a contract for "DHSC Quick Turnaround Quantitative Research (re procurement)" within the category of social research services (CPV code 79315000). This procurement, completed on 1st March 2025, involves quantitative market research to facilitate quick turnaround projects and polling, and covers a broad geographic scope including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. Following a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system, the contract period is set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a total value of £1,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the market research sector to engage in high-speed, impactful projects. It is primarily suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the quick turnaround and dynamic nature of the services required. Moreover, the awarded supplier, Savanta, a large-scale research company, signifies the competitive landscape and the potential for business growth through partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities within the framework of this contract.

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Notice Title

DHSC Quick Turnaround Quantitative Research (re procurement)

Notice Description

Quantitative Market Research contract to facilitate Quick turnaround projects and Polling. (Second time going out to market for this contract)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9b7e9e5-6801-40d6-bcc5-5214d30f368d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/400a466e-c3cc-4970-88fe-350afa83a9c9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,430 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 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
DHSC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

SAVANTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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