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Research Participant Recruitment Services

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 13:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency, acting through the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has completed the award of a contract titled "Research Participant Recruitment Services" under a selective procurement method. This contract, classified under research and development services, involves sourcing participants for various UKHSA research projects. The process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30 July 2026 and set to commence on 1 September 2026, spanning until 31 August 2028, with a potential extension until 31 August 2029. The contract is valued at £1,860,000 and awarded to Roots Research Ltd, with their office located in Brighton, UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in participant recruitment and related research consultancy services, especially those already operating on a large scale. Companies that can efficiently provide tailored recruitment services aligning with intricate research demands will benefit from participating in such procurements. Engaging in tenders like these not only promises financial growth but also enhances visibility and establishes credibility in the public health research domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Participant Recruitment Services

Notice Description

Provide research participants that meet the needs of UKHSA research projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072237-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,550,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROOTS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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