---
title: "DHSC: ASC: Paying for Care Feasibility Study (FY21)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)"
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# DHSC: ASC: Paying for Care Feasibility Study (FY21)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8b7acbc-92b3-4c80-80ed-63cbcbdf13a4

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for the "Paying for Care Feasibility Study (FY21)" to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD. The study aimed at improving the understanding of income, wealth, and funding issues for those using care services. The procurement method used was 'Other - Further Competition Dynamic Purchasing System'. The tender period ended on 10th September 2021, with a contract period from 22nd December 2021 to 31st March 2022.

This tender by DHSC presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in social research services, particularly for large-scale market research firms. Being a completed tender, it showcases that the DHSC is actively engaging in research activities to enhance the care services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) meeting the suitability requirements would also find this opportunity suitable for business expansion and collaboration with the government.

## Notice

Research to improve the understanding of the income, wealth and funding issues of people using care services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a6b677-3a3e-4ecc-b5eb-e11acf26cbcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,937 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,937 |
| 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 | ATAMIS LTD |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH; MARKET & OPINION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2023 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a6b677-3a3e-4ecc-b5eb-e11acf26cbcd
- 12 Apr 2023 at 09:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed610d1-96d3-4c81-bd19-daa89849e351
- 22 Dec 2021 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed610d1-96d3-4c81-bd19-daa89849e351

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a6b677-3a3e-4ecc-b5eb-e11acf26cbcd
  12th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed610d1-96d3-4c81-bd19-daa89849e351
  12th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H4r2/LqrBsuRdlPCeP_VcGDnxozPUau8B7Vi5GQtBjfOi_0k
  1712201_C21980_RM6018_CallOffContract v2_Paying For Care Feasibility Study_OSC_Version 4_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000H4qx/ycHPZMAP6GzuQB6Ai7eD7.rSjmAEG8hoY7tqrtnxgN8
  20211201_C21980_RM6018_Award Letter_Paying For Care Feasibility Study_OSC v2 FINAL signed and redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9fce8be-a842-4197-b32a-3e1ad5f92be8
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4765d0ac-1ddc-4056-a22c-59b1f8aede23
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a321c94-33d4-4998-89c4-994d386f2ef5
  1712201_C21980_RM6018_CallOffContract v2_Paying For Care Feasibility Study_OSC_Version 4_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/661d8094-f68d-4d64-9fd3-bf7320121f1c
  20211201_C21980_RM6018_Award Letter_Paying For Care Feasibility Study_OSC v2 FINAL signed and redacted

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