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Motivations for people with a positive FIT to proceed to colonoscopy

NHS ENGLAND

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04 Feb 2026 at 11:34

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18 Aug 2025 at 13:24

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18 Aug 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, based in London, has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Motivations for people with a positive FIT to proceed to colonoscopy." The initiative falls under the health and social research services categories and is pivotal for service improvement to reduce inequalities. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, targeting a wide range of suppliers. The contract was awarded to Solutions Strategy Research Facilitation Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise, on 27th October 2025, with the contract being active until 21st March 2026. The total contract value was set at GBP 49,200, with gross amounts reaching GBP 59,040.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social research and health services, particularly those focusing on public health interventions and service improvement. Companies well-suited to compete for similar contracts include SMEs and enterprises skilled in delivering mixed-method insight and evaluation projects, especially those with capabilities to assess patient behaviours and motivations. This contract represents an opportunity to collaborate with a central government authority, potentially leading to further ventures in the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Motivations for people with a positive FIT to proceed to colonoscopy

Notice Description

To understand why those with a positive FIT test have chosen not to proceed with a colonoscopy and understand what would have motivated and/or influenced them to undergo a colonoscopy and use the insight to influence service improvement to reduce inequalities. NHS T&C's SIGNED ON 28TH OCTOBER 2025, the date of signature is incorrect on the record due to technical restrictions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009886-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLUTIONS STRATEGY RESEARCH FACILITATION

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