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title: "DHSC: Comms: Lot-2-Qualitative Research: Strategic Communications and Policy Development"
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# DHSC: Comms: Lot-2-Qualitative Research: Strategic Communications and Policy Development

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-203b17ae-f5e0-4e9a-b316-16bba2f8a571

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for Lot 2 - Qualitative Research for Strategic Communications and Policy Development. This procurement, classified under the CPV codes 73110000 and 79315000, pertains to research services and social research services respectively. The project, aimed at strategic communications and policy development, is based in London, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £2,500,000, began on 7th July 2026 and extends until 6th July 2028. The procurement process was labelled as 'Other' and has reached the award stage as of 4th August 2026, with the supplier being Basis Social Limited.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses with expertise in qualitative research, particularly those focusing on strategic communications and policy development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria. Companies skilled in providing comprehensive research services could significantly enhance their growth prospects by aligning their offerings with the strategic priorities of government communications and policy needs. Engaging in this contract allows for substantial contributions to pivotal government initiatives, potentially opening further opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

This tender (Lot 2 - Qualitative Research for Strategic Communications and Policy Development) is to appoint a Supplier with expertise in qualitative research to inform strategic communications, Government narrative and policy development for the Department, including strategic deep-dives into priority issues, narrative testing, and research to inform the design and implementation of policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370b68af-2b58-425a-9d35-39cd1cdbba9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 6 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BASIS SOCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370b68af-2b58-425a-9d35-39cd1cdbba9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/370b68af-2b58-425a-9d35-39cd1cdbba9a
  4th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84b0032f-8696-4883-97b2-5328e35ec5bd
  BASIS Signed L2v3_Redacted

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