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DHSC: GPH: Infant Feeding Survey - Additional analysis/Archive 2025

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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16 Jan 2026 at 15:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), located at 39 Victoria Street, London, has completed a procurement process for the "DHSC: GPH: Infant Feeding Survey – Additional analysis/Archive 2025". The procurement, categorised under services (specifically survey and survey analysis services), took place in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to IPSOS Market & Opinion Research International Limited. The procurement used a direct method, described as "Below threshold - without competition". Key contract dates include the signing date on 18 December 2025, with the contract active from 19 December 2025 to 16 February 2026. The procurement project is in the 'Award' stage, with services related to revising weighting approaches, further statistical analysis, and updating data.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in survey services and analysis. Companies that specialise in data analysis, survey interpretation, and comprehensive report production might find this contract beneficial for expanding their public sector portfolio. Given the nature of the procurement process, organisations with experience in handling government contracts and capable of delivering detailed survey analysis would be well-suited to undertake similar opportunities in the future. The focus on additional analysis and data archiving calls for expertise in statistical revisions and data management, offering growth prospects for businesses in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: GPH: Infant Feeding Survey - Additional analysis/Archive 2025

Notice Description

Following the completion of the Infant Feeding Survey (dated 29/03/2022 - 30/06/2025), which was completed under the contract reference: C74255 and upon review by DHSC, the Buyer now requires the Supplier to provide the following additional services: * To devise and apply a revised weighting approach including feeding status as a variable. * Undertake further statistical analysis to revise the survey weighting (to address an issue that arose as part of the peer review process which was undertaken upon the end of the original contract). * Produce updated data tables. * Produce a revised final report. * Deposit the survey data in the National Data Archive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004032-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 16 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
David Kiely
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MARKET & OPINION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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