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DHSC:GH: Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Survey 2025

Department of Health & Social Care

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16 Sep 2025 at 16:02

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21 Jul 2025 at 16:49

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09 Jun 2025 at 15:18

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09 Jun 2025 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), a central government public authority based in London, has awarded a contract for the "DHSC:GH: Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Survey 2025" to the University of Kent. The survey, part of a World Health Organisation programme, involves about 44 countries and aims to monitor and analyse health behaviours among adolescents. This direct award was completed owing to the University of Kent's exclusive rights to conduct the survey from 2025 to 2028, as approved by the WHO due to their rigorous quality standards. The contract, valued at approximately £1,235,491.30, was signed on 2nd September 2025 with a duration from 3rd September 2025 to 1st September 2028.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in research services, especially those focusing on social and health behavioural studies. The University of Kent's participation highlights the demand for entities capable of delivering high-quality international research outputs under exclusive agreements. Businesses that specialise in these areas could look to enhance their offerings through collaborations or seeking similar opportunities within large-scale, government-backed projects like this one. Companies with a strong track record in academic research and survey management will be well-positioned to benefit from partnerships or future tender opportunities in related sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:GH: Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Survey 2025

Notice Description

England has been part of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey, a World Health Organisation survey of adolescents, for 20+ years along with around 44 other countries. This is a direct award action due to the contractor having exclusive rights to undertake the HBSC England study. The World Health Organisation (WHO) requires a formal assessment process for contractors, and the study teams are awarded exclusive rights after they meet the rigorous quality specifications. The University of Kent team has been approved by the WHO for the 2025-2028 round.

Procurement Information

England has been part of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey, a World Health Organisation survey of adolescents, for 20+ years along with around 44 other countries. This is a direct award action due to the contractor having exclusive rights to undertake the HBSC England study. The World Health Organisation (WHO) requires a formal assessment process for contractors, and the study teams are awarded exclusive rights after they meet the rigorous quality specifications. The University of Kent team has been approved by the WHO for the 2025-2028 round.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054570
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057046-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,236,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,235,491 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health & Social Care
Additional Buyers

DHSC, London

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
Postcode Area
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

University of Kent

Further Information

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