Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
GENOMICS ENGLAND LIMITED
Level 21 One Canada Square
London
E145AB
procurement@genomicsengland.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Sole trader
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Adult Population Genomics Engagement Programme with the Public and Healthcare Professionals
Reference number
GEL-TR-25036
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
For a programme of engagement with the public, including a particular focus on inclusive engagement activities, and with healthcare professionals. The aim is to explore attitudes towards returning genomic findings to the adult population for preventive, predictive healthcare and to consider the ethical choices involved in this.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £686,875
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To commission an engagement programme to understand public and healthcare professional perspectives on the choices involved in introducing genomic testing within healthcare settings for adults without a known, genetically caused or influenced condition.
This engagement programme will involve exploring people's attitudes in a range of scenarios to test their perspectives on the parameters within which people would feel comfortable with genomic sequencing and the return of genomic findings that may be clinically accredited or may be research findings.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Compliance with data protection legislation and information security standards / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Organisational capacity and capabilities to deliver engagement within the timeframes specified with all audiences, meeting participant minimum and diversity requirements / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Proven expertise in required engagement methodologies and of effective engagement on complex scientific or health issues / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Expertise in analysis methodologies for engagement and reporting capabilities for internal and external audiences / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Robust project management capabilities. If relevant, proven capability of the consortium to manage project delivery / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Social value / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This was a procurement competition conducted under the DPS Contract with the reference number RM6126 so no further publication was required.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hopkins Van Mil: Creating Connections Ltd
6 Dean's Yard
London
SW1P 3NP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
09093788
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £686,875
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
His Majesty's High Court of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom