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title: "DHSC_OHID_ Infant Feeding Survey 2022-24"
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# DHSC_OHID_ Infant Feeding Survey 2022-24

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4042717-7905-4c71-8f4e-9a38728fa2ce

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (London) is currently engaged in the award phase for the 'Infant Feeding Survey 2022-24'. This procurement process, classified under survey conduction services, has a contract value of £600,000 with a potential variation of up to £500,000 for extended services. The awarded contract, conferred to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD, has a contract period starting from 28th March 2022 and running until 31st March 2024. The tender period concluded on 21st February 2022, and the contract is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for market research firms, particularly those specialising in survey design and analysis services. Businesses well-suited to compete include large-scale organisations with expertise in breastfeeding and nutritional studies, as they may provide essential insights into infant feeding practices. The potential for additional work through variations in the contract allows firms to propose tailored services targeted at specific population groups or regions, enhancing their engagement in public health research.

## Notice

Delivery of an Infant Feeding Survey (IFS) collecting data on breastfeeding, the use of foods and drinks other than breastmilk in infancy and related relevant matters for England. Contract value awarded: PS600,000 (excluding of VAT) with the possibility to make variation up to the value of PS500,000 for the delivery of additional services of same nature of the contract that may include but not be limited to the following: * sample boosts to specific population groups * extension of the survey to regions covered by one or more devolved administrations * targeting of specific geographic regions * Follow-up Studies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/938e9a60-1c6d-4820-9166-a8eadd054fab |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £666,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 (LONDON) |
| 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311100 - Survey design services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/938e9a60-1c6d-4820-9166-a8eadd054fab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/938e9a60-1c6d-4820-9166-a8eadd054fab
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HjhZ/KdGOPl1yb7kF5qOu3exTL7tFvpMII68GrQQEz1LdWsM
  C74255_Infant Feeding Survey 22-24_Redacted

## Provenance

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