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title: "DHSC Communications Qualitative Research 2018-19"
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published: "2018-11-07"
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# DHSC Communications Qualitative Research 2018-19

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b90cebc-73b8-4882-a49e-15ef664740e3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DHSC Communications Qualitative Research 2018-19" was undertaken by the Department of Health, based in Leeds, England. This contract falls under the research consultancy services category and was initiated through a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period concluded on 20th August 2018, with the contract period running from 5th September 2018 to 31st March 2019. The total contract value is £62,820.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies equipped to deliver qualitative research and collaborate on health and care communications can benefit significantly from this contract, aligning their offerings with the evolving needs of the Department of Health and the broader healthcare sector.

## Notice

Published for transparency. A further competition from the Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System was undertaken to secure a qualitative research partner who can work collaboratively with them to respond to a variety of health and care communications development research needs. There will be a number of research projects, providing actionable insight across DHSC communications priorities, including the NHS long term plan, social care and technology.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4689c99-871f-40ac-92b6-5ed01510294d |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,820 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,820 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESEARCH WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4689c99-871f-40ac-92b6-5ed01510294d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4689c99-871f-40ac-92b6-5ed01510294d
  7th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd0c3d3f-0b5c-4e51-94bd-065463eca1b7
  Redacted Contract

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