Research participant incentive (Gift Card) Retender

Concepts

• market research
• research participant incentive
• health related research studies
• research studies
• research participants
• gift cards
• gift card
• gift card) retender
• an accessible incentive
• research

Location

London

Description

To encourage the participation of vulnerable underrepresented social groups in health related research studies, the Agency is seeking a supplier of gift cards that can be redeemed with multiple high street retailors, particularly budget retailors, by vulnerable groups, for whom e-vouchers would not be an accessible incentive. This opportunity was previously advertised but not awarded (FTS identifier: 2023/S 000-028569) Minor amendments have been made to the assessment, pricing and page limits.

Total Quantity or Scope

Across UKHSA Public health surveillance and research studies are conducted to gather data, used to help inform Public Health policy development, national strategy and the commissioning of services. Surveys as a means of data gathering have been utilised by the business for several years and form a core business activity. The Agency does use e-vouchers as an incentive for the majority of research participants however to encourage the participation of vulnerable underrepresented social groups, the Agency is seeking a supplier of gift cards that can be redeemed with multiple high street retailors, particularly budget retailors by vulnerable groups, for whom e-vouchers would not be an accessible incentive.The duration of this contract will be for an initial 1 year with the option to extend three times (3+3+5). Extensions will be dependent on the feasibility and value for money during each term. The duration of this Contract shall be no longer than twelve (12) years in total or until the maximum value of £1m (excl. VAT) is consumed. However, no new cards will be purchased during the last 2 years.The Authority is not able to give any commitment as to the volume of Gift Cards required.

CPV Codes

• 79310000 - Market research services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.