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Public Health Smoking Research Services - Insight Project

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2024 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Public Health Smoking Research Services under the title "Public Health Smoking Research Services - Insight Project". The contract falls under the Research consultancy services category and has a value of GBP 40,000. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the contract period starting on 27 May 2024 and lasting for 4 months until 26 September 2024. The buying organization, Oxfordshire County Council, is based in Oxford, United Kingdom, and the tender deadline was on 16 May 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the research and consultancy services industry, to engage in delivering public health research services for smoking cessation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. By providing insights to priority groups and neighbourhoods, successful bidders can contribute to developing targeted marketing campaigns and supporting smoking cessation services in Oxfordshire. Businesses with a focus on public health initiatives and community engagement may find this tender appealing for business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Health Smoking Research Services - Insight Project

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for delivery of Public Health Smoking Research Services. The Service Provider will undertake the Insight work by following a recognised structure which will include, as a minimum, the following aims for the smoking population in Oxfordshire: * Complete insight work for identified priority groups and use results to create a bespoke messaging package and campaign playbook. * Ensure a partnership approach, which uses established relationships with current groups, providers and possible agencies. This will include in person focus groups and in person engagement activities within priority groups and communities. * Utilise learning from other areas to consider what Oxfordshire needs. * Provide understanding into what needs to be improved, developed and changed for LSSS and services available to quit smoking for priority groups and geographies. * Provide a report detailing recommendations from the insight work on how to reach the priority groups through campaigns, messaging and social media. Insights related to each priority group and neighbourhood will be used to develop relevant and appropriate marketing campaigns for these segmentations. Outcomes will be used to develop the model for the new local stop smoking service for 25/26 onwards as well as provide guidance for smaller programmes of targeted work to support quits in priority groups and geographies. The contract commenced on 27 May 2024 for a period of 4 months. There is no option to extend the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2469a10d-cb2a-450a-b0ff-2e312c17fd3e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 May 2024 - 26 Sep 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIND FIELD ADVERTISING AND MARKETING

Further Information

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