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title: "DHSC:ASC: ASCS and SACE discovery work"
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# DHSC:ASC: ASCS and SACE discovery work

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c112c69-20be-4060-b631-3dc32fb08a24

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is undertaking a procurement process titled "DHSC:ASC: ASCS and SACE discovery work" to gather research services, specifically aimed at developing and designing surveys. This tender is classified under the Research Services category (CPV code: 73110000) and has a total contract value of £98,358. The procurement method used is a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the contract period started on 4th February 2022, concluding on 31st March 2022. The tender is now complete, with the last date of bidding being 28th January 2022. The work is being conducted at the DHSC's London office, located at 39 Victoria Street, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in research and market analysis, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can bring innovative approaches to survey design. Companies with expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their client base and demonstrate their capabilities within the public sector. Potential bidders should prepare to showcase their experience and methodologies in similar research initiatives to compete effectively.

## Notice

Using the Research and Marketplace CCS DPS the team want to procure a research agency to undertake a discovery exercise to develop / design some surveys.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3da15e-982c-4274-8948-9798c5e4fa2a |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,358 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,358 |
| 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 | 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 | MARKET & OPINION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2022 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3da15e-982c-4274-8948-9798c5e4fa2a
- 7 Feb 2022 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/311714c4-52c5-4c94-bd20-2430f61f2d50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3da15e-982c-4274-8948-9798c5e4fa2a
  8th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/311714c4-52c5-4c94-bd20-2430f61f2d50
  7th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HGeg/CeQyCQ62kPpNPFBKplwLe0wtSiZpVB.PrGZj5qSkLew
  ASCS and SACE discovery work (C63521) Letter-of-Appointment-or-Order-Form Ipsos SIGNED_Redacted

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