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title: "DHSC:ASC:Research and Analysis into the Risks to the Adult Social Care Market"
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# DHSC:ASC:Research and Analysis into the Risks to the Adult Social Care Market

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe2e68ec-0e18-4032-b4ef-b23f0a2c184d

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for "Research and Analysis into the Risks to the Adult Social Care Market." The procurement process, initiated as a tender, involved research services focusing on Section 18(3) Care Act and rate of care analysis. The contract value was £42,450, conducted through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded to FRONTIER ECONOMICS LIMITED with a contract period from 11th October 2021 to 11th November 2021, based in London (SW1H 0EU).

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research services industry to grow. Suitable businesses would have expertise in risk analysis within the adult social care market. DHSC, as the buying organisation, is seeking suppliers to contribute to their research and analysis projects. The contract concluded on 11th November 2021, offering insights into the risks and potential impacts of proposed reforms to the Care Act, creating a platform for business engagement and service provision in the adult social care sector.

## Notice

Supply of research into Section 18(3) Care Act and the fair rate of care. Risk analysis of the proposed reforms to the Care Act and the risk and effect it will have on the Funded Nursing Care Rate

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d435add-916c-4bd7-b3ef-0a31eea8f6de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 11 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,450 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| 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 | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2022 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d435add-916c-4bd7-b3ef-0a31eea8f6de
- 15 Nov 2022 at 11:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bfcfb26-9aa4-42b1-b7df-0fd8c23f9adb
- 6 Oct 2021 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bfcfb26-9aa4-42b1-b7df-0fd8c23f9adb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d435add-916c-4bd7-b3ef-0a31eea8f6de
  15th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bfcfb26-9aa4-42b1-b7df-0fd8c23f9adb
  15th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NcNT/aqVhNbCOclGG8cZTQyrDDeKaBH_KPRfklzO4F3OhTuY
  20210931_C48596_Research and Analysis into the Risks of Proposed reforms_Contract_OSC -Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ce8c4cd-300c-4803-a1bd-41bd458b514e
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31936926-bdbf-4ea9-803d-7f068c5af90f
  20210931_C48596_Research and Analysis into the Risks of Proposed reforms_Contract_OSC -Redacted

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