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title: "DHSC: Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic and Creative Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eac6"
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# DHSC: Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic and Creative Development

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eac6

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is conducting a tender process for qualitative research services, titled "DHSC: Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic and Creative Development". This procurement falls under the "Research services" industry category and is classified as a service. The procurement stage is currently active at the tender phase, with submissions closing on 4th April 2025. The total contract value is £4,000,000. The opportunity is primarily targeted to address areas such as mental health, smoking cessation, healthy eating, physical activity, and early years development. The procurement will be held through the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) framework and follows a selective restricted procedure. Interested bidders must adhere to the submission method detailed on the provided web URL and ensure compliance with the submission terms.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in qualitative research and related consultancy services to partner with a high-profile government department. Companies with expertise in behavioural insight and evaluation, particularly those capable of informing and shaping public health initiatives, stand to benefit greatly from this contract. The evaluation criteria emphasise quality, social value, and price, making it suitable for businesses with a robust offering in these areas. The extensive duration of the contract (720 days) also allows for long-term business growth and strategic collaboration with the DHSC. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses keen to operate within the public health sector and contribute to impactful national health programs.

## Notice

DHSC: Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic and Creative Development. 
The Behavioural Programmes Unit (BPU) in the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) (the "Buyer"), are seeking to run a competitive tender and subsequent appointment to replace existing contracts which deliver qualitative research, insight, and evaluation. 
This is an exciting opportunity to become a strategic partner to the Buyer, providing vital qualitative insight to inform, design, target and evaluate high profile behaviour change programmes on issues such as mental health, smoking cessation, healthy eating, physical activity and early years development among others.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health and Social Care on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (the "Authority") is inviting tenders for the provision of Qualitative Research: Insight Gathering and Strategic & Creative Development in accordance with the Specification. This tender invitation has been done using the DPS framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008440-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 17:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008440-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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