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title: "Public research to evaluate perception of risk associated with breast implants"
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# Public research to evaluate perception of risk associated with breast implants

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY (MHRA)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edd42a29-0ed9-4b3b-84e6-ca47b43fcb5f

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has awarded a contract for public research to evaluate the perception of risk associated with breast implants. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was completed, with ESRO Limited T/A Revealing Reality being the supplier. The contract, valued at £47,638, falls under the market research services category. The tender had a selective procurement method and was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on December 1, 2021, and ended on April 29, 2022.

This public procurement opportunity created by MHRA for market research services on breast implant risk perception offers growth prospects for research organisations experienced in sensitive healthcare projects. With a focus on understanding public attitudes towards risk among various subject groups, businesses adept at managing research projects and engaging hard-to-recruit participants will find this tender suitable. The award was made to ESRO Limited T/A Revealing Reality, presenting an insight into the potential suppliers and competition in this sector.

## Notice

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) requires research to provide the patient and public perception of risk related to breast implants. The outputs in conjunction with existing evidence may inform regulatory decision making on the use of breast implants on the UK market. There is a need to conduct research due to a rise in reported cases of Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma known as BIA-ALCL and other symptoms related to breast implants. The aim of the research is to gauge public perception of acceptable levels of risk amongst specific subject groups. In all cases, we are interested in people who are pre and post-surgery. We want to determine how attitudes to risk may vary amongst different groups and at various different stages in their journey. We require a research organisation/Supplier to manage and deliver these research services, taking responsibility for (not an exhaustive list): participant recruitment including the payment of any incentive payments; sampling; questionnaire and script/topic guide design; fieldwork; analysis; and producing the reporting and data outputs. We consider a range of research methodologies could be effective in this delivery. The appointed Supplier should be experienced in handling research projects on sensitive subjects (especially in the healthcare sector) and with potentially hard-to-recruit participants. We consider a range and/or combination of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies could be effective in this delivery, such as face-to-face, telephone, and online approaches including panels, tripod interviews, focus groups, and depth interviews. Research organisations/tenderers are requested to provide details of appropriate methodologies/approaches that ensure that the research aims and objectives are met. Call-Off Contract from CCS DPS RM6018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a74793-9e46-4421-ad3d-b23d43ba471e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,638 |
| 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 | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY (MHRA) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESRO LIMITED T/A REVEALING REALITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2023 at 17:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a74793-9e46-4421-ad3d-b23d43ba471e
- 18 Mar 2022 at 23:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebfbe7a3-ecdf-4d37-a33c-453849fafdf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a74793-9e46-4421-ad3d-b23d43ba471e
  14th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebfbe7a3-ecdf-4d37-a33c-453849fafdf3
  18th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Hc0E/k8xPc4GojKoktcPC5AczPH.VCmrbg5Z7uoBcIoM35ro
  C57378 Public research to evaluate perception of risk associated with breast implants - Order Form REDACTED
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Hc09/fz7YoaJhnQi3KDkP90FLABurXB8ZuwVoQJoWuUbJZrE
  C57378 Public research to evaluate perception of risk associated with breast implants - Call-Off Contract Terms REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b91632b-0793-49a5-8e48-712445c87ee1
  C57378 Public research to evaluate perception of risk associated with breast implants - Order Form REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/707e7090-1f35-494a-82c7-d3a1e5cbd95b
  C57378 Public research to evaluate perception of risk associated with breast implants - Call-Off Contract Terms REDACTED

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