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Adult Population Genomics Engagement Programme with the Public and Healthcare Professionals

GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED

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21 Nov 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Genomics England Limited, a body governed by public law and based in London, has completed the procurement process for an "Adult Population Genomics Engagement Programme with the Public and Healthcare Professionals". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically public relations consultancy services, with a focus on genomic engagement. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition due to its specific scope. The awarding of the contract was finalised on 1st October 2025, with Hopkins Van Mil: Creating Connections Ltd appointed as the supplier for this initiative. The procurement aimed to explore public and professional attitudes toward genomic testing in healthcare settings across the UK.

This procurement offers growth opportunities particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in public relations, digital engagement strategies, and complex scientific communication. Businesses with proven expertise in engaging diverse populations and understanding complex health issues, along with robust project management capabilities, were highly suited for this tender. The contract, valued at £686,875, provides an opportunity for the awarded company to lead a notable project in the healthcare sector, potentially enhancing their profile and leading to future business opportunities in both public health communications and genomic consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Adult Population Genomics Engagement Programme with the Public and Healthcare Professionals

Notice Description

For a programme of engagement with the public, including a particular focus on inclusive engagement activities, and with healthcare professionals. The aim is to explore attitudes towards returning genomic findings to the adult population for preventive, predictive healthcare and to consider the ethical choices involved in this.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To commission an engagement programme to understand public and healthcare professional perspectives on the choices involved in introducing genomic testing within healthcare settings for adults without a known, genetically caused or influenced condition. This engagement programme will involve exploring people's attitudes in a range of scenarios to test their perspectives on the parameters within which people would feel comfortable with genomic sequencing and the return of genomic findings that may be clinically accredited or may be research findings.

Procurement Information

This was a procurement competition conducted under the DPS Contract with the reference number RM6126 so no further publication was required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e647
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076013-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£686,875 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months 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
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@genomicsengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5AB
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOPKINS VAN MIL: CREATING CONNECTIONS

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