---
title: "Evaluation researcher activities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ccb2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-16"
---

# Evaluation researcher activities

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ccb2

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, involves the "Evaluation researcher activities" project under the services category. This stage of the procurement is in the completion and award phase as of 16th July 2026, with University College London (UCL) being awarded as the supplier. The contracting process has already been signed on 25th June 2026 and is set to run through until 31st March 2027. The procurement process was carried out using a below-threshold method and was applicable under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in research services, testing, and scientific technical simulations. Companies that excel at providing innovative and precise research solutions would find this contract particularly relevant due to the focus on evaluation researcher activities. Smaller enterprises in the respective field could leverage this as a gateway to enhance their reputation and expand their network of government clients by proving their capability to deliver within a stringent service-oriented contract. The partnership with high-profile entities like Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and University College London offers significant potential for exposure and growth in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

evaluation researcher activities for EPS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067167-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,989 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 10:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067167-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067167-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ucl.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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