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title: "Lived Experience and VCSE Engagement"
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buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
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# Lived Experience and VCSE Engagement

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29b4a790-5853-4403-b502-940432c81a4e

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency conducted a procurement process for the "Lived Experience and VCSE Engagement" project focusing on social research services. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79315000, aimed to leverage selective methods via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in London, at the address 10 South Colonnade, the contract was awarded to EP: IC Consultants Ltd on 26th February 2026, with the contract starting on 1st March 2026 and concluding on 19th February 2029. Although the tender period ended on 8th January 2026, the process is now at the award stage, marking its completion. The total contract value is £1,000,000.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in social research, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) without involvement in voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). It is a significant engagement involving long-term research with potential for businesses looking to expand and gain visibility in public sector contracts. Participation in such contracts can enhance business reputation and credibility, providing a stable financial foundation and establishing robust networks within the public sector.

## Notice

Social and research contract working with VCSE's

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dba4d93-0ce0-4985-a503-e479c067b308 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 19 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | EP: IC CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dba4d93-0ce0-4985-a503-e479c067b308

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dba4d93-0ce0-4985-a503-e479c067b308
  2nd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b16a69c3-a7b8-44e0-a981-f0725ac90547
  Order form and Schedules C425982 (1)_Redacted

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