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# DHSC: The Independent Commission into Adult Social Care's National Conversation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a95856a-ebd7-47e1-9826-7d345b135def

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "The Independent Commission into Adult Social Care's National Conversation" on behalf of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care. This contract, awarded on 13th July 2026, falls within the "Market research services" category and involves a comprehensive public and workforce engagement programme. The procurement was carried out through a call-off competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights DPS, employing a selective method. The contract, valued at £2,824,292, commenced on 17th June 2026 and will conclude on 16th December 2027, covering the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those adept at engaging diverse and hard-to-reach audiences. Organisations with experience in orchestrating participatory digital platforms and community engagement initiatives will find this contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities. Although the procurement is complete, the project requires ongoing delivery, providing opportunities for SMEs and emerging market research firms to collaborate and contribute innovative solutions, enhancing their reputation and demonstrating expertise in managing nationwide public engagement projects.

## Notice

This contract was procured by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on behalf of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care (Casey Commission). The Supplier will deliver an extensive programme of public and workforce engagement as part of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care's National Conversation. The engagement programme will comprise three key elements that will be delivered multiple times throughout the course of the programme: - Multi-modal engagement with 'maxi publics' incorporating as a minimum the use of a participatory digital platform and community engagement with groups who are seldom heard and / or marginalised. - The establishment of a standing group, broadly representative of England's population, to be convened at several points over the course of the programme in deliberative workshops ("mini publics"). - Engagement with those working in, or in partnership with, adult social care provision, using a range of methodologies to ensure workforce perspectives are included as part of the National Conversation. The overall engagement programme is expected to be delivered as a single, seamless and integrated model. A final report will be delivered at the conclusion of the programme, synthesising insights from all engagement activities, presenting overarching findings, and setting out the final outputs of the standing citizens' group, enabling the the Commission to develop recommendations that are grounded in, and carry the mandate of the public. The contract has been procured via a call-off competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e282e6-7d3b-4f01-a471-aa69d4e342f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 16 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,824,292 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,824,292 |
| 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 (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

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 11:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e282e6-7d3b-4f01-a471-aa69d4e342f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1e282e6-7d3b-4f01-a471-aa69d4e342f5
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfaaedca-2fb4-483d-8156-4f317439a403
  C450863 ASC National Conversation Contract - Redacted_13.07.26

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