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    ContractsQualitative Research on Independent Living Pillars with Disabled People
    Awarded contract

    Qualitative Research on Independent Living Pillars with Disabled People

    Awarded
    £68.2k
    Published 6 Aug 2026

    Conduct qualitative research and focus groups with disabled people to gather insights on the 12 pillars of independent living and inform future evidence collection.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 6 Aug 2026· 4 weeks agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £68.2k
    Published 6 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £68,163
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      6 Jul 2026
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • NC
      NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 weeks ago.

    6 Aug 2026Today6 Jul 2026

    Brief

    The Buyer is seeking qualified researchers to conduct focus groups and qualitative research with disabled people. The research will explore participants' views and experiences across the 12 pillars of independent living, covering key areas that affect daily life and autonomy. Findings from this research will build evidence to inform future data collection strategies and the development of policies or programs related to independent living support. Successful bidders should have experience conducting qualitative research with disabled communities and analyzing focus group discussions.

    Track record

    4 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, Government Commercial Agency has awarded 4 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED2× · 50%
    2. ONE SUPPLY PLANET LTD1× · 25%
    3. NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH1× · 25%

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, WSP UK LIMITED, IFF RESEARCH LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    392f529d-303b-4da2-8562-a1fc25c3d279-909760
    GC
    Buyer
    Government Commercial Agency
    Sector
    Research & Innovation