Awarded contract

DHSC: OHID - Quantitative Research: Polling and Campaign Tracking

Details

Buyer: Department of Health and Social Care
Supplier(s): IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD
Value: £1,500,000
Topic: Market research services
Published: 13 November 2023
Source: uk:find_a_tender

Tender description

The provision of quantitative research amongst the general public and specific target audiences on an ad-hoc (and possibly tracking) basis. Findings from the research will be used to inform the development and evaluation of public health campaigns.<br/>Call Off Contract from Crown Commercial Service Dynamic Purchasing System - Research and Insights (RM6126). Lot 1: The provision of quantitative research amongst the general public and specific target audiences on an ad-hoc (and possibly tracking) basis. Findings from the research will be used to inform the development and evaluation of public health campaigns.<br/>Estimated contract value over initial 2 year contract period is £1,500,000 (excluding VAT). This is a zero commitment to spend contract and the services for approved funded projects are to be provided on a standby basis. Additional information: This is an award of a Call Off Contract under the Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6126) established by Crown Commercial Service.

Timeline

Completed: Award date10 November 2023
Completed: Award published13 November 2023
Current notice

About the buyer

The Department of Health and Social Care sets health and social care policy for England, and buys as a central healthcare organisation through contracts tiered by value. Suppliers register on Atamis, the department's e-tendering portal, to see live opportunities. Larger contracts also appear on Find a Tender once government thresholds are passed. Much of this procurement flows through framework agreements and the Crown Commercial Service. Every contract carries a 30-day payment term under the Procurement Act 2023.

UK health spending has nearly quadrupled to £241.8bn in 2024/25, £20bn up on the year before. £140.6bn of that went to procurement, the biggest sector of UK public spending and the fastest-growing.

Over the past 5 years, most of the Department of Health and Social Care's contract awards have been in business services, IT services and health and social work.

Relevant CPV codes

79310000 · Market research services

Decision makers

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