Tender

DHSC: Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic and Creative Development

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Tender

07 Mar 2025 at 17:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is conducting a tender process for qualitative research services, titled "DHSC: Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic and Creative Development". This procurement falls under the "Research services" industry category and is classified as a service. The procurement stage is currently active at the tender phase, with submissions closing on 4th April 2025. The total contract value is £4,000,000. The opportunity is primarily targeted to address areas such as mental health, smoking cessation, healthy eating, physical activity, and early years development. The procurement will be held through the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework and follows a selective restricted procedure. Interested bidders must adhere to the submission method detailed on the provided web URL and ensure compliance with the submission terms.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in qualitative research and related consultancy services to partner with a high-profile government department. Companies with expertise in behavioural insight and evaluation, particularly those capable of informing and shaping public health initiatives, stand to benefit greatly from this contract. The evaluation criteria emphasise quality, social value, and price, making it suitable for businesses with a robust offering in these areas. The extensive duration of the contract (720 days) also allows for long-term business growth and strategic collaboration with the DHSC. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses keen to operate within the public health sector and contribute to impactful national health programs.

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Notice Title

DHSC: Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic and Creative Development

Notice Description

DHSC: Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic and Creative Development. <br/>The Behavioural Programmes Unit (BPU) in the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) (the "Buyer"), are seeking to run a competitive tender and subsequent appointment to replace existing contracts which deliver qualitative research, insight, and evaluation. <br/>This is an exciting opportunity to become a strategic partner to the Buyer, providing vital qualitative insight to inform, design, target and evaluate high profile behaviour change programmes on issues such as mental health, smoking cessation, healthy eating, physical activity and early years development among others.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (the "Authority") is inviting tenders for the provision of Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic & Creative Development in accordance with the Specification. This tender invitation has been done using the DPS framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eac6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008440-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
DAVID KIELY
Contact Email
ccsinbox@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
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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