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# Qualitative Research with Carers

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64b06bee-7e8d-4eb4-b674-bb802ef8d514

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for "Qualitative Research with Carers". This research aims to understand the experiences of carers balancing paid work with unpaid care responsibilities. The project falls under the "Research services" industry category, with the CPV code 73110000, and covers various locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. Conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, the tender reached the award stage with a contract awarded on 24th October 2025. The procurement process concluded with a research contract valued at £69,430.25, commencing on 27th October 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026.

This research tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative studies and insights, particularly those with experience involving carers or related social care sectors. As the procurement is marked suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, it is well-suited for smaller enterprises and socially-driven organisations looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. By participating in such projects, firms can enhance their experience in impactful social research and potentially influence future support frameworks for carers. VERIAN UK GROUP LIMITED, a large-scale entity, has been actively involved as the supplier, demonstrating the lucrative potential for well-prepared businesses in capturing similar opportunities.

## Notice

Research to better understand carers' experiences of combining paid work and unpaid care, informing assessment of the current system and the potential design and resourcing of any additional support for carers. A minimum of 50 interviews will be conducted with individuals with lived experience of delivering unpaid care alongside working as an employee.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5b7688-82db-4d12-b9f8-c5e0460e2948 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,430 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,430 |
| 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 FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | VERIAN UK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5b7688-82db-4d12-b9f8-c5e0460e2948

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5b7688-82db-4d12-b9f8-c5e0460e2948
  27th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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