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title: "NHS Workforce Communication Channels Research"
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# NHS Workforce Communication Channels Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4edd231b-2b1b-461b-8200-ae0351b6e893

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## Summary

The Department of Health in the United Kingdom has recently completed a procurement process for the research consultancy service titled "NHS Workforce Communication Channels Research". This initiative, classified under the CPV code for research consultancy services, aimed to gather qualitative and quantitative data to enhance communication with NHS workforce audiences. The contract, valued at £80,000, was awarded to DJS Research Ltd following a selective procurement method and is part of the contract period spanning from 10th September 2018 to 31st March 2019. The tender period concluded on 20th August 2018, indicating the rigorous timeline associated with this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in research services. Businesses specialising in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities, especially those that can demonstrate a deep understanding of the NHS landscape and effective communication strategies to engage workforce audiences. Engaging with public sector contracts such as this not only provides a chance to contribute to vital healthcare initiatives but also to establish a robust portfolio that can attract additional clients in the public sector.

## Notice

To undertake a combination of qualitative and quantitative research to understand the reach of communications channels with priority NHS workforce audiences. This research will inform DHSC's recruitment and retention campaign and ongoing communications to this audience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4105c915-e6a4-45b6-9243-a99fde9f9bfc |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,700 |
| 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 | 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 | DJS RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2018 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4105c915-e6a4-45b6-9243-a99fde9f9bfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4105c915-e6a4-45b6-9243-a99fde9f9bfc
  6th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

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