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title: "Cognitive Testing for the Adult Short Term Care Users Survey"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH"
published: "2017-02-27"
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# Cognitive Testing for the Adult Short Term Care Users Survey

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6677e40d-6316-423a-9b71-933f88e067c2

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## Summary

The Department of Health is currently conducting an open tender for the project titled "Cognitive Testing for the Adult Short Term Care Users Survey." The procurement falls under the category of Research and Development services, specifically focusing on social research services related to health and social work. The tender was published on 27 February 2017 and is at the active planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 13 March 2017. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 30 March 2017 and conclude by 30 June 2017. The geographical scope includes the United Kingdom and several British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in social research methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the inclusion of specific suitability criteria that favour them. Companies that are adept at designing surveys, conducting cognitive tests, and providing analytical insights would be particularly well-positioned to submit competitive proposals for this contract.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to successfully cognitively test the new survey, and provide recommendations about how the proposed questions could be included in the new survey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa58da9a-c0f7-4456-a57d-a05d696466f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2017 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2017 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa58da9a-c0f7-4456-a57d-a05d696466f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa58da9a-c0f7-4456-a57d-a05d696466f5
  27th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/262abbc9-0049-4225-836e-536df0920510
  Invitation to Tender - Short Term Survey
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14aaab7e-3f59-4a21-bb16-35066b671061
  Appendix A - Terms of Procurement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e437a41-93a8-4df5-a1fc-edb5aa62b109
  Appendix B - Service Description - Short Term Survey
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66dd7a67-0cc7-4ab6-bc10-9a93059928c2
  Appendix C - Short Form Agreement for Services
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d04106d-2022-4ed8-b128-615a2b954f9a
  Appendix D - Response Guidance - Short Term Survey
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63e9b8c6-e427-4cf7-b1d0-ac1510a367dc
  E-Tendering Manual

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