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title: "Provision of Research Services"
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# Provision of Research Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6b6700e-b482-4ae2-8726-bde8cc01c968

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T) seeking qualitative research services for the NHS Covid-19 App, specifically examining the attitudes and experiences of five vulnerable population groups. The contract, valued at approximately £118,182.50, was awarded to I.F.F RESEARCH LIMITED. The procurement method employed was selective, with the tender period concluding on 8 December 2020 and the contract set to commence on the same date, running until 28 February 2021. The procurement is classified under the category of market research services (CPV code: 79310000) and took place in London, United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in market research, social research, or public health analysis, especially those with experience in engaging with vulnerable populations. The awarded contract can foster growth for firms capable of delivering nuanced qualitative insights, enabling them to enhance their service offerings and build strategic partnerships within the public health sector.

## Notice

NHS Covid-19 App, qualitative research into the attitudes and experiences of five vulnerable population groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33cf867b-99eb-45e7-99ee-8fb6c52890b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,182 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,182 |
| 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 AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T) |
| 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 | I.F.F RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 16:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33cf867b-99eb-45e7-99ee-8fb6c52890b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33cf867b-99eb-45e7-99ee-8fb6c52890b8
  14th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kFI7/NsU_._YEChjk8Fr_LnCgoZH_WPHNm3FIGDTteSBHWjQ
  RM6018 Letter of Appointment (IFF) FINAL v1.00 DH_Redacted

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