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title: "Diabetes UK TT1 Evaluation"
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# Diabetes UK TT1 Evaluation

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2961a83-c0d1-480d-a4a9-8db903ad78e6

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has initiated a subcontracting process titled "Diabetes UK TT1 Evaluation," focused on project management consultancy services in the health sector. The project, located in England, aims to evaluate the Together Type 1 initiative, specifically the Young Leaders strand. The procurement was conducted through a selective method under a framework agreement, with an award granted to IPSOS RESEARCH LTD. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with the award stage completed as of 28th March 2025. The tender aligns with the CPV code 72224000, relating to consultancy services in project management, marking its place in the services category.

This contract provides valuable growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs interested in delivering evaluation services within the healthcare domain. Businesses with expertise in data collection, analysis, and compliance with data protection regulations are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The focus on qualitative research methodologies and participant recruitment calls for firms adept in nuanced data handling and stakeholder engagement. This partnership can bolster business capabilities in working alongside major stakeholders like Diabetes UK, reinforcing industry presence and enhancing strategic project management portfolios.

## Notice

The subcontractor will lead Strand 1 (Young Leaders, YL) delivery of the Together Type 1 evaluation commissioned by Diabetes UK. The methodology is outlined in the evaluation proposal, with any amends noted in the revised evaluation plan. The general tasks will include (not exhaustive): preparing data collection materials (e.g., topic guides); participant recruitment and interview scheduling; conducting and supporting other researchers to conduct interviews (e.g., conducting a topic guide briefing and post-interview de-brief as needed); setting up and monitoring data collection through App Life (Ipsos' proprietary app); coding and analysing the data; and contributing to relevant sections of the report. The subcontractor will be expected to comply with all relevant data protection regulations and legislation, as well as the project specific guidance shared by the Main Contactor (e.g., safeguarding approach). The subcontractor is responsible for quality assuring tasks completed, with key outputs / deliverables (as agreed with the Main Contractor) to be shared with Main Contractor and client (Diabetes UK) for review, feedback and sign off.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43a7b7e-b8b3-4bdb-90a1-c99091c7b078 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,231 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,231 |
| 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 | NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST1 2QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Birches Head & Northwood |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43a7b7e-b8b3-4bdb-90a1-c99091c7b078

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f43a7b7e-b8b3-4bdb-90a1-c99091c7b078
  24th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/991b41fc-4d20-4519-af16-8d7312d4912f

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