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Covid Impact Ethnographic Study

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2021 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Covid Impact Ethnographic Study, commissioned by Worcestershire County Council, falls under the health and social work services category within the public procurement framework. The tender, identified as WCC 00002394, is currently in the active stage of procurement and is using an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period concludes on the 5th of November 2021 at 16:00 UTC, while the contract is set to commence on the 1st of December 2021 and will run until the 31st of March 2022. Bidders are encouraged to thoroughly review the tender guidance and submit any required documentation as detailed in the associated documents.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in health research and public health impact evaluations. Businesses that possess expertise in ethnographic studies or public health insights are well-positioned to compete for this contract, enabling them to contribute to the recovery phase of services in Worcestershire and potentially expand their portfolios in similar public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Covid Impact Ethnographic Study

Notice Description

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted upon our populations in a myriad of ways. Worcestershire Public Health has been integral to the County response to the pandemic. A key part of Public Health is defining and measuring the problem, determining the cause or risk factors for the problem, determining how to prevent or ameliorate the problem, and implementing effective strategies on a larger scale and evaluating the impact. Public Health utilises a wide variety of data and intelligence to assess the health and wellbeing of the population of interest by consolidating evidence, providing insight and highlighting the opportunities for health improvement and prevention. We are commissioning this research to inform the County's recovery phase; it will focus specifically on the impact the Covid-19 outbreak has had on the citizens of Worcestershire. The Service/s required is as detailed in the Service Specification. Please could all bidders ensure they read the Tender Guidance and all associated documents in full. Please upload any required documentation as instructed. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bde55ae8-8f3a-4ad2-a1ba-dd7a309eaedf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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