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title: "Recruitment for Research participants service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2026-02-18"
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# Recruitment for Research participants service

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1860dbb3-0c66-4bf7-8cbb-b3a2fb96d009

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency, based in London, has concluded the procurement process for the recruitment of research participants, primarily focusing on market research services as classified under CPV code 79310000. Engaging in a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Acumen Field Limited. This contract, valued at £1,200,000, will run from 3 April 2024 to 17 March 2027 and is aimed at supporting user-centred design work within the agency, located in postal code E14 4PU. The award was officially published on 18 February 2026, reflecting an update regarding the contract end date.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in participant recruitment for research, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract underscores the demand for specialised market research services, paving the way for companies that excel in providing targeted recruitment capabilities. The focus on user-centred design work highlights the importance of understanding participant demographics and behaviours, presenting a formidable chance for businesses versed in these areas to enhance their market presence and innovation in service delivery.

## Notice

A participant recruitment supplier to recruit participants for research within user-centred design work. Additional information: Updated to reflect new contract end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ede1de1-ad70-4f80-94cb-f9707b29956a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2024 - 17 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACUMEN FIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2026 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ede1de1-ad70-4f80-94cb-f9707b29956a
- 16 Apr 2024 at 07:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0b6695-6529-4b7a-be6e-7f5bc0d43df2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ede1de1-ad70-4f80-94cb-f9707b29956a
  18th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0b6695-6529-4b7a-be6e-7f5bc0d43df2
  16th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/644c05d5-f164-438b-8e86-3352f56887fa
  LSRS286 Recruitment research participantRM1043.8 Sch6 OrderForm Signed (1) (1)_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4b93477-aa06-4a70-8beb-e73cbce9073d
  LSRS286 Recruitment research participantRM1043.8 Sch6 OrderForm Signed (1) (1)_Redacted

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