---
title: "DHSC_OHID_Infant Feeding Survey 2022-24"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03288f"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2022-03-31"
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# DHSC_OHID_Infant Feeding Survey 2022-24

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03288f

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has recently completed a public procurement process titled "DHSC_OHID_Infant Feeding Survey 2022-24". This initiative falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on survey conduction services as classified by the CPV code 79311200. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition and took place in the UK, primarily targeting the collection of data on infant feeding practices. The contract was signed on 30 March 2022, and it has a total value of £600,000, with the possibility of additional variations amounting to £500,000 for expanded services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for market research firms and consultancies, particularly those with expertise in survey methodologies or quantitative research. Companies that specialise in social research, data analysis, or public health studies will find this contract appealing, as it may lead to further engagements in enhanced survey services, sample expansions, or regional studies. By aligning with the Department of Health and Social Care's objectives, businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term partnerships and contribute to impactful health research projects in England.

## Notice

Delivery of an Infant Feeding Survey (IFS) collecting data on breastfeeding, the use of foods and drinks other than breastmilk in infancy and related relevant matters for England.
Call off contract from CCS DPS Research and Insight (RM6126)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of an Infant Feeding Survey (IFS) collecting data on breastfeeding, the use of foods and drinks other than breastmilk in infancy and related relevant matters for England.
Contract value awarded: PS600,000 (excluding of VAT) with the possibility to make variation up to the value of PS500,000 for the delivery of additional services of same nature of the contract that may include but not be limited to the following:
* sample boosts to specific population groups
* extension of the survey to regions covered by one or more devolved administrations
* targeting of specific geographic regions
* Follow-up Studies. Additional information: This is the award of a DPS call off contract under the Research and Insight agreement (RM6126) established by the Crown Commercial Services.

### Procurement Information

Call off contract from Crow Commercial Service DPS Research and Insight (RM6126)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008692-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| 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 | TLI32 Westminster |

## 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

- 79311200 - Survey conduction services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008692-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ipsos.com
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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