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Covid-19 Behaviour Change Unit: Behavioural Insights Team (BIT)

NHS ENGLAND

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09 Sep 2020 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for the "Covid-19 Behaviour Change Unit: Behavioural Insights Team (BIT)", focused on providing behavioural science support for the ongoing COVID-19 efforts. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £132,000 GBP. It encompasses research and experimental development services and consultancy, primarily within the health industry. The contract period runs from 18 March 2020 to 30 April 2021, with the tender initially closing on 17 March 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in behavioural science and consultancy. Businesses with expertise in research and experimental development services, particularly in the health sector, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, potentially contributing to impactful public health initiatives. Leveraging their specialised knowledge, these businesses can respond to evolving needs in the public sector as it navigates ongoing health challenges.

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Notice Title

Covid-19 Behaviour Change Unit: Behavioural Insights Team (BIT)

Notice Description

To provide behavioural science advice and support for the ongoing COVID-19 effort within NHS England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e74e8ae-b061-46c3-8d8f-b1a65a4115c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a2a107-fb53-4e7b-80c8-7c849da2b711
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20206 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 7UE
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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