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HNYICB - Illicit Tobacco Survey

NHS HUMBER & NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB

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30 Jun 2025 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, awarded by NHS Humber & North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), focuses on conducting an Illicit Tobacco Survey across the Humber and North Yorkshire region. The contract, valued at £56,000, falls under the industry category of Social Research Services, with a CPV classification of 79315000. The location of the service delivery is specified as Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to NEMS Market Research Limited, an SME, with the procurement stage reaching the Award phase on 14th February 2025, following a direct procurement method via single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an option to extend by three months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in social research services, particularly those with expertise in public health and market analysis. Companies that can effectively design and execute robust sampling methodologies, and provide statistically reliable data, are best suited to compete in this sector. The survey aims to gather comprehensive insights into the illicit tobacco market, providing valuable intelligence that could influence future public health strategies. For businesses in market research and consultancy, involvement in such projects can enhance their portfolio and open doors to further government contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HNYICB - Illicit Tobacco Survey

Notice Description

The Illicit Tobacco Survey service provision will design and implement a survey to provide a robust assessment of the illicit tobacco market in Humber and North Yorkshire, sampling in all 6 'Place' areas. The Supplier will: * Undertake fieldwork sample, primarily with young adults (16+), and adults (18+), both smokers and non-smokers * Undertake fieldwork sample of young people aged 14 and 15. * The methods to be used in the study will be sound, scientifically robust and able to provide data that will meet the ICB objectives, providing meaningful benchmark data, including but not limited to: o Volume of legal and illegal tobacco consumed; o Illicit share of the tobacco market in Humber and North Yorkshire; o Sources of illicit tobacco purchases; o Type of illegal tobacco bought; o Proportion of smokers buying illicit tobacco; o Segmentation of the illicit tobacco market by gender, key socio-economic groups, age and demographics and any meaningful shifts in the market; o Attitude determinants to trying and buying illicit tobacco and willingness to report sales among non-buyers; o Comfort levels about the illegal tobacco trade; o Comparisons with data from other areas in the UK where available; o Identification of any other emerging trends on how the market has changed over the last decade; - Gather intelligence on tobacco and related products topics such as public support for specific tobacco regulations and knowledge of tobacco health harms as well as the impact of increases in the cost of living. - Provide statistically reliable population-level data across a geographical footprint to be determined. * Reporting survey findings to Commissioners. The contract contains an option to extended the contract term by a further three (3) months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d32c232-31d0-45fe-977b-9c05b1fc6905
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d515796b-9111-4b9e-91f0-a9f3c87dd0fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
NHS HUMBER & NORTH YORKSHIRE ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU10 6DT
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Willerby and Kirk Ella
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEMS MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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