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title: "DHSC Comms Research Lot 1"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7bebdecb-759e-4eda-b6a1-76f4733693eb"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-07-26"
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# DHSC Comms Research Lot 1

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7bebdecb-759e-4eda-b6a1-76f4733693eb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "DHSC Comms Research Lot 1" led by the Department of Health and Social Care has been completed. This tender focused on market research services and had a total value of £1,000,000. The procurement was initiated through a selective method with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commenced on 22nd June 2021 and is set to end on 22nd June 2023. The tender was officially awarded on 26th July 2021, and delivery addresses for the resulting contract are registered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in market research and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The nature of the research services required suggests an emerging demand for innovative approaches and thorough evaluation processes, making this an attractive prospect for firms adept at strategic communication and policy support.

## Notice

Contracts for qualitative and quantitative market research and analysis to be delivered for DHSC to support strategic communication, marketing, policy decision making and research and evaluation requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce6492c-3fb0-4b66-9266-cd5c0bff7a54 |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2021 - 22 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | SAVANTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2021 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce6492c-3fb0-4b66-9266-cd5c0bff7a54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce6492c-3fb0-4b66-9266-cd5c0bff7a54
  26th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000QHM4/GbiBoNAQNdgRP8o0IUDFDKIwBgKYmlg.2ch3Zd6F3lM
  20210726_DHSC_CommsResearchLot1_C40634_Savanta_RM6018_Redacted

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