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title: "DHSC: ASC: S.18(3) Uptake Research"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2023-09-22"
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# DHSC: ASC: S.18(3) Uptake Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-243b997d-2eae-45af-bc55-fdcd3327de54

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has recently awarded a contract for social research services titled "DHSC: ASC: S.18(3) Uptake Research" to Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract value is £160,000. The contract period started on 14th December 2022 and ends on 30th September 2023. The tender was initiated on a call-off basis from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 6th September 2022. The contract is based in London, with the buyer being the Department of Health and Social Care.

This procurement opportunity for external research on the likely uptake of Section 18(3) of the Care Act can be advantageous for businesses operating in social research services or market research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable due to the specified SME suitability. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note the specific deadline of 30th September 2023 for project delivery. Given the location in London and the nature of the research services required, organisations specializing in social or market research should consider bidding for this contract.

## Notice

Variation to the current DHSC: ASC: S.18(3) Uptake Research contract for external research on the likely uptake of Section 18(3) of the Care Act as part of Social Care Reform. Additional information: Contract extended from 31/08/2023 to 30/09/2023 at an additional cost of PS20,000.00. Therefore new value increased from PS140,000.00 to PS160,000.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baaee343-9cbc-4fd5-8e66-350c9c1d950c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2023 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baaee343-9cbc-4fd5-8e66-350c9c1d950c
- 11 Jan 2023 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e3534b-2b3e-4758-96d5-8865f959623c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baaee343-9cbc-4fd5-8e66-350c9c1d950c
  22nd September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23e3534b-2b3e-4758-96d5-8865f959623c
  11th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6db4a52-28b2-48ab-b41a-15f294c37b5e
  S18(3) Uptake Research _Redacted (3)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04ccb4c2-7b67-4643-aba0-91f5349b9ab5
  S18(3) Uptake Research _Redacted (3)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69a695b5-e282-4310-8a5b-0b65b06dd3e0
  DHSC ASC S.18(3) Uptake Research variation Signed_Redacted

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