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# Prepare materials, data collection and analysis and participant recruitment and

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e14cc6a5-515b-4e50-8460-3cbab40ff4be

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, hosted by NHS England, and involves the delivery of Strand 1 (Young Leaders) of the Together Type 1 evaluation, commissioned by Diabetes UK. This contract, classified under market research services (CPV code 79310000), is valued at £177,141.22. The procurement was conducted via selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, reaching the award stage with the contract being awarded to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD. The contract period spans from 1 March 2025 to 31 March 2027, and the services will primarily be conducted across England, UK.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for market research companies, particularly those experienced in handling large-scale evaluations and adhering to strict data protection regulations. While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are less suitable for this particular tender due to its scale, large enterprises with the capability to manage complex, methodologically rigorous data collection and analysis tasks could significantly benefit from participating in such projects. The project's strategic involvement with NHS and Diabetes UK provides an excellent opportunity for long-term partnerships and credibility within the healthcare support sector.

## 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/9f3725d5-1303-4107-b2ee-d5bc0bc3ea87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £177,141 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,141 |
| 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 AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) |
| 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 (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3725d5-1303-4107-b2ee-d5bc0bc3ea87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f3725d5-1303-4107-b2ee-d5bc0bc3ea87
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4a8fc95-575e-40b2-a00e-8ba94cbfc997
  MLCSU - 1650 - 838030010 - IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD_Redacted

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