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title: "Qualitative research"
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# Qualitative research

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cd2ecd9-a95c-495e-b8d8-e7f36bdfed71

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, involved a tender titled "Qualitative research" conducted within the research services industry. This process took place in Stoke on Trent (postal code ST4 4LX) and was classified under a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20th March 2022, with the awarded contract commencing from 21st March 2022 and ending on 31st July 2022. The total contract value was £100,000, awarded to the supplier Ipsos Mori UK Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on qualitative research and related services, especially those with capabilities in conducting in-depth interviews and understanding public health behaviours. Companies that specialise in research methodologies, particularly those with experience in health sector projects, would be well-positioned to pursue future contracts in this area. Engaging with the contracting authority could allow businesses to identify additional service offerings aligned with the needs of the health sector, fostering growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Qualitative research via depth interviews with members of the public (n=60) and GPs (n=25) to explore health-seeking and referral behaviour, to try to understand reasons for the significant drop in referrals for elective care during the pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115193f3-ebe8-4e99-9bd6-9863dc7ecf8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 4LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115193f3-ebe8-4e99-9bd6-9863dc7ecf8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115193f3-ebe8-4e99-9bd6-9863dc7ecf8e
  28th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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