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title: "BUREAUCRACY BUSTING FOCUS GROUPS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72d4f69c-fe93-4fa4-b971-e68565e49dc0"
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# BUREAUCRACY BUSTING FOCUS GROUPS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72d4f69c-fe93-4fa4-b971-e68565e49dc0

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a public procurement process titled "BUREAUCRACY BUSTING FOCUS GROUPS", aimed at securing qualitative research services to investigate key themes of bureaucracy. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a contract value of £20,315. The contracting process was initiated on 28th September 2020 and concluded on 23rd October 2020, with the tender period ending on 25th September 2020. The procurement activities took place in London, United Kingdom, and the awarding notice was published on 17th November 2020.

This contract presents a potential opportunity for businesses specialising in qualitative research services, particularly those equipped to facilitate focus groups and analyse complex regulatory topics. Companies that are adept at managing public sector research projects and have experience in stakeholder engagement would be well-positioned to capitalise on similar opportunities in future tenders. Aligning capabilities with the needs of the DHSC could enhance business growth for firms in this industry, especially those looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Strategy Unit is seeking to secure a qualitative research agency for a one-off piece of work investigating key themes surrounding bureaucracy via focus groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66392479-1e5b-4e6a-94e0-eb4573520711 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2020 - 23 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,315 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,315 |
| 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 AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| 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 | RESEARCH WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66392479-1e5b-4e6a-94e0-eb4573520711
- 17 Nov 2020 at 21:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6271901-4cd7-4d84-b71f-10869fd8d225

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66392479-1e5b-4e6a-94e0-eb4573520711
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6271901-4cd7-4d84-b71f-10869fd8d225
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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