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title: "DHSC Engagement and Focus Groups on Linking Health and Non-health Data"
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# DHSC Engagement and Focus Groups on Linking Health and Non-health Data

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfe5bebf-7025-46a9-a2c2-0b4579f009be

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## Summary

DHSC (Department of Health and Social Care) has awarded a contract for "DHSC Engagement and Focus Groups on Linking Health and Non-health Data" under the industry category of social research services (CPV Code: 79315000). The contract, valued at £24,912, was procured using a request for quotation (RFQ) method to ensure a competitive process within a limited timeframe. The contract period commenced on 12th February 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. This procurement is part of the DHSC Digital Policy Unit’s initiative and involved the buyer’s main office located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom. The project includes delivery addresses spanning from the United Kingdom to various international locations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social research services, providing a chance to contribute to significant health policy research and implementation. Companies specialising in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, or healthcare consultancy may find this contract particularly relevant. DEFINE RESEARCH & INSIGHT LIMITED, identified as an SME, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating that small and medium-sized enterprises are capable of competing effectively and winning government contracts. Engaging in such projects not only enhances company portfolios but also opens doors to future collaborations with government departments like the DHSC.

## Notice

Digital Policy Unit have PS25k in underspend that must be used by the end of this financial year 24/25. RFQ was the best way to maintain competition and get a contract in place before the end of the financial year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99b86ce-6dbc-4406-969b-87a50c54ac3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,912 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,912 |
| 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 | DHSC |
| 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 | DEFINE RESEARCH & INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99b86ce-6dbc-4406-969b-87a50c54ac3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a99b86ce-6dbc-4406-969b-87a50c54ac3d
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3874db10-50e3-48fe-a171-a08b65881387
  C334902_Signed_Short_Form_Contract_v1.4 fi_Redacted

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