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Evaluation researcher activities

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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16 Jul 2026 at 11:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust bought evaluation research services for EPS. The work covers evaluation researcher activities, including research services and the use of research, testing and scientific technical simulation. It is a public-sector requirement delivered in the United Kingdom, with the NHS foundation trust as the buying organisation. University College London was the selected service provider. This opportunity is relevant to universities, research institutes, evaluation consultancies and specialist research organisations able to provide structured evaluation activity for an NHS buyer. The requirement is service-based rather than a supply or construction contract, and may suit organisations with established academic or applied research capability and the ability to work with public-sector stakeholders.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a single lot using a below-threshold procedure. University College London received the award and holds the active contract. The contract was signed on 25 June 2026, runs from 25 June 2026 to 31 March 2027, and is valued at £12,989 excluding VAT, or £16,237 including VAT. The tender record identifies the procurement as complete and the award as active. The published information describes the route as “Below threshold - unknown”; the data does not set out an award scoring basis. This is a relatively small, short-term evaluation research engagement for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, rather than a multi-lot or framework opportunity.

This award demonstrates demand from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for externally delivered evaluation research connected with EPS. Competitors would need credible capability in evaluation research and research services, with the technical understanding to support research, testing or scientific simulation where required. A strong proposition would include experienced researchers, robust methods for collecting and analysing evidence, clear reporting, and the ability to work to a defined NHS requirement. Organisations should also be able to manage a public-sector engagement professionally, coordinate with clinical or research stakeholders and demonstrate quality assurance. Universities, specialist research providers and consultancies with relevant evaluation portfolios are the most natural comparator suppliers for this type of requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation researcher activities

Notice Description

evaluation researcher activities for EPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067167-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,989 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

University College London

Further Information

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