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title: "DHSC_OHID_HPV Self-sampling Social and Behavioural Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c2f"
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published: "2024-09-19"
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# DHSC_OHID_HPV Self-sampling Social and Behavioural Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c2f

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has successfully awarded a contract titled "DHSC_OHID_HPV Self-sampling Social and Behavioural Research" under the CPV category 73200000 (Research and development consultancy services). The primary objective is to deliver social and behavioural research aimed at informing and supporting women in the UK regarding their cervical screening options. This contract, valued at £99,911 exclusive of VAT, was signed on 10th September 2024. The procurement followed a call-off arrangement from the Crown Commercial Services DPS Research and Insight (RM6126) and utilised a limited procurement method, without prior publication of a call for competition.

Businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in social and behavioural studies, would find significant opportunities in this tender. The contract provides a substantial chance for growth as it addresses critical public health communications, an area of increasing importance. SMEs like Claremont Marketing Communications Ltd, the awarded supplier, demonstrate that even smaller firms can successfully compete and secure impactful government contracts. Participating in similar tenders could enhance a business's portfolio and pave the way for future government contracts in the public health sector.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed an experienced and knowledgeable contractor for the delivery of social and behavioural research investigating how best to communicate with and support women in the UK to make an informed and preference-based choice about their method of cervical screening.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care has appointed an experienced and knowledgeable contractor for the delivery of social and behavioural research investigating how best to communicate with and support women in the UK to make an informed and preference-based choice about their method of cervical screening.

The contract will be for a period of 13 months with the option to extend for a further period or periods of up to 2 months, contingent upon the sole discretion of the Buyer, budget availability, and internal approvals.
Value of the contract PS99,911 exclusive of VAT.

Project reference: C218602
Contract reference: C298108. Additional information: This contract follows a call off arrangement from Crown Commercial Services DPS Research and Insight (RM6126).

### Procurement Information

This is a call off contract from Crown Commercial Services DPS Research and Insight (RM6126) that does not require publication of contract opportunity notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029985-2024 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 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 | CLAREMONT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029985-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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