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UKHSA Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavioural Research Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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30 Jul 2026 at 09:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "UKHSA Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavioural Research Preliminary Market Engagement Notice." This process is focused on the services industry category, specifically within market and social research. Located in London, UK, this engagement looks to gather insights from potential suppliers. Key deadlines include the completion of a questionnaire by 13 August 2026, which is aimed at gathering market landscape information. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 30 July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in market research, social research, and related services to expand their networks and contribute to high-impact public health research initiatives. With a budget offering up to £7,200,000, which is above the threshold, the research aims to understand public and professional attitudes, knowledge, and behaviours towards health services. The procurement is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a contract period from 31 December 2026 to 30 December 2029, thus providing stable, long-term collaboration possibilities. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage with the UKHSA through the provided preliminary market engagement channels.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavioural Research Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Notice Description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is gathering information to shape the potential requirement for research partners to work with us to deliver research into the attitudes, knowledge, experiences and behaviours of the public and healthcare and public health professionals. This is not a call for competition, but a market research activity aimed at gathering insights from suppliers to understand the current supplier landscape and market capabilities. Interested suppliers are invited to complete the Microsoft form, included in the documentation available via the Atamis eSourcing portal, no later than 23:45 13/08/2026. Full details are included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and questionnaire on the Portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

UKHSA invites suppliers to complete the questionnaire, included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, to gather information on the market for research partners to work with us to deliver research into the attitudes, knowledge, experiences and behaviours of the public and healthcare and public health professionals. Interested suppliers are invited to complete the Microsoft form, included in the documentation available via the Atamis eSourcing portal, no later than 23:45 13/08/2026. Full details are included in the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice and questionnaire on the Portal https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d738
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072024-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79311000 - Survey services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2026 - 30 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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