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NDC Annual Survey

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 Jan 2026 at 11:06

TenderUpdate

10 Dec 2025 at 11:15

Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England recently completed a public procurement process via an open competition under the Contract ID C405058 for the NDC Annual Survey. The buying organisation, NHS England, located at Wellington House, Waterloo Rd, London, aimed to engage in quantitative research regarding public use of the National Digital Channels, within the health services industry category. The procurement, initiated as a tender in December 2025, proceeded through several stages, namely tender and award, with Basis Social Limited being awarded the contract in January 2026. The contract period spans from 12th January to 12th March 2026, with a total contract value of £54,690. Key dates in the process included a tender submission deadline of 16th December 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the research and health services sectors, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Basis Social Limited, which was the successful supplier. The open competition approach allows a diverse range of businesses to bid, focusing on technical expertise and social value, offering a weighted emphasis of 80% in these areas alongside 20% commercial factors. This selection criteria underscores opportunities for companies that provide valuable insights and innovative research methodologies to impact digital health services positively. Businesses looking to collaborate with NHS England can gain prestige and credibility, fostering growth and expansion opportunities in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

NDC Annual Survey

Notice Description

This contract is for quantitative research with a nationally-representative sample of the general public, on their experience of using the National Digital Channels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eeea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004690-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,590 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,590 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,575 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 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

BASIS SOCIAL LIMITED (SOCIAL AGENCY

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