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title: "Social care is not free at the point of access and people developing care and support needs can be exposed to potentially very high and unpredictable care costs over their lifetime. We hypothesize that there are inconsistent levels of preparedness and varying attitudes towards planning for future social care need among Surrey's residents. Different approaches to promoting independence and planning for future may be needed for residents at different stages of life to prevent escalating care costs for both the individual and Local Authority. This research will help to gather insight and intelligence from Surrey's residents to help prepare Surrey County Council for the"
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# Social care is not free at the point of access and people developing care and support needs can be exposed to potentially very high and unpredictable care costs over their lifetime. We hypothesize that there are inconsistent levels of preparedness and varying attitudes towards planning for future social care need among Surrey's residents. Different approaches to promoting independence and planning for future may be needed for residents at different stages of life to prevent escalating care costs for both the individual and Local Authority. This research will help to gather insight and intelligence from Surrey's residents to help prepare Surrey County Council for the

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3340a4f3-5dfd-4682-a9e1-1fe2e91a92c9

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## Summary

Surrey County Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Social care is not free at the point of access". The aim of this project is to gather insights from residents about their preparedness and attitudes towards future social care needs, addressing the unpredictable costs associated with such services. The relevant classification for this tender is "Social research services" (CPV code: 79315000). The contract period is set to commence on 1st May 2022 and will conclude on 30th April 2023, with the tender period ending on 31st March 2022. This procurement was conducted through a "limited" method based on competitive quotation, indicating it is below threshold with a total budget of £50,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social research services and consultancy. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in community engagement, social needs analysis, and the development of tailored communication strategies should consider applying. With a focus on understanding varied community perspectives, businesses that excel in ethnographic studies or behavioural research may find this contract particularly compelling for growth and collaboration with local authorities.

## Notice

Social care is not free at the point of access and people developing care and support needs can be exposed to potentially very high and unpredictable care costs over their lifetime. We hypothesize that there are inconsistent levels of preparedness and varying attitudes towards planning for future social care need among Surrey's residents. Different approaches to promoting independence and planning for future may be needed for residents at different stages of life to prevent escalating care costs for both the individual and Local Authority. This research will help to gather insight and intelligence from Surrey's residents to help prepare Surrey County Council for the social care reforms, develop an effective communications campaign amongst Surrey residents, and enhance the system to better enable residents to plan for future health and care needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4affc9b-6a8f-4a9d-bfe1-101e5e672294 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,330 |
| 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 | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAKE MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 25 May 2022 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4affc9b-6a8f-4a9d-bfe1-101e5e672294
- 15 Mar 2022 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d16b9c-40b5-461a-b7d8-2d3ee3a829ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4affc9b-6a8f-4a9d-bfe1-101e5e672294
  25th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82d16b9c-40b5-461a-b7d8-2d3ee3a829ab
  15th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=surreycc
  Proactis Supplier Network

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