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title: "Branding Research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ccfdaebb-8c99-40e3-b71f-0871e59fc3b0"
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published: "2018-11-02"
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# Branding Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccfdaebb-8c99-40e3-b71f-0871e59fc3b0

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## Summary

The Department of Health has completed a public procurement process for a contract titled "Branding Research," aimed at conducting research with NHS patients, carers, and the broader public regarding adult social care providers. This initiative falls under the industry category of research consultancy services, with a total contract value of £20,000. The procurement method employed was a direct approach through a single tender action, which was carried out below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 23 July 2018 and will conclude on 31 December 2018. The closing date for submissions was set for 16 July 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Firms with expertise in conducting market research and understanding the nuances of health and social care will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in such projects could enhance their visibility and credibility within the public sector, thereby facilitating potential growth in future contracts and partnerships.

## Notice

To undertake specific research with NHS patients, carers and general public as well as the social care workforce regarding adult social care providers using the NHS logo when providing NHS-funded functions and services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6696888-70dd-476e-a410-d4e73b9470fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2018 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6696888-70dd-476e-a410-d4e73b9470fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6696888-70dd-476e-a410-d4e73b9470fd
  2nd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9381e15-6d9c-4ced-97b8-7f44dcfe92e8
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

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