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DHSC:ASC: Evaluation of Trailblazers Local Authorities

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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11 Oct 2023 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care recently completed a procurement process for the evaluation of Trailblazers Local Authorities in the services industry in the UK. The tender titled "DHSC:ASC: Evaluation of Trailblazers Local Authorities" was awarded to IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The evaluation work involves assessing the implementation of charging reform in Trailblazer LAs, identifying lessons learned, drawing conclusions for national rollout, and providing risk assessments to inform key decision points. The contract value is £285,800, and it was signed on 10th October 2023.

This procurement process led by the Department of Health and Social Care offers opportunities for businesses, especially in research and development services and related consultancy services, to support social care system objectives. Businesses well-suited to compete would include research firms and consultancy agencies with experience in evaluating policy implementations and risk assessment. Engaging in this tender could provide a valuable platform for showcasing expertise in supporting government initiatives and influencing national policy decisions, ultimately contributing to business growth and development.

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Notice Title

DHSC:ASC: Evaluation of Trailblazers Local Authorities

Notice Description

Evaluation for the Trailblazer initiative in local authorities

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is for the supply or research evaluation of the implementation of charging reform in Trailblazer LAs, including a process evaluation and an assessment of risk associated with the implementation of charging reform in Trailblazer LAs. This work will support the overall implementation of charging reform and DHSC's objectives for the social care system by:
* Identifying lessons learned for DHSC, LAs and providers in preparing for and implementing charging reform
* Drawing conclusions about how implementation can be improved for the national rollout based on this learning
* Providing an independent assessment of delivery risk based on findings from Trailblazer's implementation of charging reform in order to inform key programme decision points.
o This will include an assessment of key sources of risk and recommendations for mitigations

Procurement Information

Framework competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040b37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030039-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£285,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Daryl Mahabir
Contact Email
daryl.mahabir@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

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