# Research participant incentive \(Gift cards\)

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UK Health Security Agency](/buyers/uk-health-security-agency/contract-awards)
- Published: 28 September 2023
- Planned start: 27 November 2023
- Planned end: 26 November 2035
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 2cd5bfbb-494d-488f-adaa-ce44fb70ef95-684209
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4722440d-f471-48dd-aaec-c76f5b671ec7

## 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\. 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\. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family\.force\.com/s/Welcome\. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis\.co\.uk

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cd5bfbb-494d-488f-adaa-ce44fb70ef95-684209)