Tender

DHSC: PCP: Cancer Screening Interval Public Dialogue 2025

DHSC, LONDON

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TenderUpdate

13 Jun 2025 at 09:36

Tender

28 May 2025 at 14:18

PlanningUpdate

23 Apr 2025 at 09:01

PlanningUpdate

23 Apr 2025 at 09:00

Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), London, is currently in the tendering stage for a public contract titled "DHSC: PCP: Cancer Screening Interval Public Dialogue 2025". This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services and research services. The geographical focus for service delivery is the United Kingdom. As part of the open procurement process, the deadline for tender submission has been extended to 20th June 2025, with the contract expected to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st May 2026, potentially extending to 31st July 2026. Businesses interested in engaging can direct their submissions electronically through the designated platform, with the final contract aiming to incorporate public dialogue into cancer screening interval policies.

This tender provides substantial prospects for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in public engagement, research services, and consultancy stand to benefit from this contract by leveraging their expertise to influence health policy and gain visibility and credibility in the public sector. Moreover, the competitive bidding process, structured around a 'price per quality point' evaluation, ensures that businesses with innovative approaches and quality offerings have an excellent opportunity to secure this government contract. The engagement is a chance to contribute to public health initiatives, aligning business goals with societal impact.

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Notice Title

DHSC: PCP: Cancer Screening Interval Public Dialogue 2025

Notice Description

We are looking for a contractor to carry out a public dialogue on screening intervals to capture the diverse views of the UK public on screening intervals so that future policies and decisions can better reflect societal hopes, concerns, and aspirations. Effective engagement strategies may involve interviews, focus groups, public forums, surveys, and stakeholder consultations to balance evidence with public preferences and societal values.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: x1 option to extend allowed by two (2) months only. The extension period is in place as a contingent to cover any unexpected delays that are reasonable/ justifiable , they will be at no extra cost of the supplier and at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Renewal: x1 option to extend allowed by two (2) months only. The extension period is in place as a contingent to cover any unexpected delays that are reasonable/ justifiable , they will be at no extra cost of the supplier and at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Planning Information

Sharing with the market specifications and procurement approach. A questionnaire is issued to suppliers to gather their views.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032169-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,334 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,334 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DHSC, LONDON
Contact Name
Collette Patrick
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02071047763

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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