---
title: "DHSC:ASC: Evaluation of Trailblazers Local Authorities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040b37"
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# DHSC:ASC: Evaluation of Trailblazers Local Authorities

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040b37

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care recently completed a procurement process for the evaluation of Trailblazers Local Authorities in the services industry in the UK. The tender titled "DHSC:ASC: Evaluation of Trailblazers Local Authorities" was awarded to IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The evaluation work involves assessing the implementation of charging reform in Trailblazer LAs, identifying lessons learned, drawing conclusions for national rollout, and providing risk assessments to inform key decision points. The contract value is £285,800, and it was signed on 10th October 2023.

This procurement process led by the Department of Health and Social Care offers opportunities for businesses, especially in research and development services and related consultancy services, to support social care system objectives. Businesses well-suited to compete would include research firms and consultancy agencies with experience in evaluating policy implementations and risk assessment. Engaging in this tender could provide a valuable platform for showcasing expertise in supporting government initiatives and influencing national policy decisions, ultimately contributing to business growth and development.

## Notice

Evaluation for the Trailblazer initiative in local authorities

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is for the supply or research evaluation of the implementation of charging reform in Trailblazer LAs, including a process evaluation and an assessment of risk associated with the implementation of charging reform in Trailblazer LAs. This work will support the overall implementation of charging reform and DHSC's objectives for the social care system by:
* Identifying lessons learned for DHSC, LAs and providers in preparing for and implementing charging reform
* Drawing conclusions about how implementation can be improved for the national rollout based on this learning
* Providing an independent assessment of delivery risk based on findings from Trailblazer's implementation of charging reform in order to inform key programme decision points.
o This will include an assessment of key sources of risk and recommendations for mitigations

### Procurement Information

Framework competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030039-2023 |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £285,800 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 17:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030039-2023

## Notice URLs

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

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