--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Public Research 2025-2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a450" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a450" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a450.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a450.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-29" --- # Invitation to Tender for Public Research 2025-2026 Buyer: GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a450 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a450) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a450.json) ## Summary The General Dental Council (GDC), a sub-central government public authority, has initiated a tender process for conducting public research related to the dental sector between 2025 and 2026. The procurement, titled "Invitation to Tender for Public Research 2025-2026," focuses on understanding public opinion and experiences regarding dental care in the UK. The tender falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' industry category and is currently at the 'active' stage. The submission deadline for this open competition is set for 31st October 2025, with an enquiry period closing on 3rd October 2025. The project, with a gross value estimated at £60,000, aims to commence on 16th January 2026 and conclude by 1st May 2026. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in social research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project seeks expertise in understanding the public context and designing effective research methods. The project emphasises quality and experience, awarding points based on knowledge, skills, and research design capabilities, along with presentation. Successful participation could lead to further business growth through enhanced reputation and potential future collaborations with the GDC and other public authorities. ## Notice The GDC desire to undertake research that will capture public voice and are evidence-informed, with the aim of understanding the public's demand for, experiences of, views about and their confidence in dental care, and to understand: a.What factors are affecting the supply and demand of dental services and what their impact is on the availability of and access to dental care. b.What the public's experiences and views tell us about their confidence, safety, demand for services and future intentions. The overarching aim of the research with the public is to maintain and build on public voice in the evidence that informs GDC activity, the objectives of the research are for the public research are: - To understand the factors that affect public safety and confidence in the dental industry; - To understand the factors that affect the public's choices about their dental health (frequency and type of use); - To understand the factors that affect the public's access to services that they need; - To explore the public's confidence in the sector, including regulation - To, where possible and useful, continue to measure change over time, comparing with our three previous research sweeps with the public; - To inform the GDC's new corporate strategy. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./C58YA5C49C To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C58YA5C49C ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060630-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000 | | Lots value | £48,000 | | 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 | GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W1G 9RE | | 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 | Marylebone | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060630-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060630-2025 29th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/buyers/select/viewListStatus.html?id=982930657 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C58YA5C49C - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./C58YA5C49C - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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