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Smoking and Tobacco Behavioural Research Agreement

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2023 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham City Council has awarded a contract for the "Smoking and Tobacco Behavioural Research Agreement" to Bluegrass Research Limited. The contract falls under the Health and social work services industry category and has a total value of £75,000. The procurement method used was a limited Competitive quotation process. The contract period starts on March 8, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2024. The tender period ended on January 8, 2023, with the award announced on January 5, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and social marketing services, particularly those focused on health-related behavioural insights. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable to compete for this contract. The focus of this tender is on understanding smoking and vaping behaviours in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to develop a social marketing campaign promoting a smoke-free environment, making it attractive for businesses with expertise in public health and social research.

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Notice Title

Smoking and Tobacco Behavioural Research Agreement

Notice Description

Behavioural Insights and Social Marketing Project - Smoking and Tobacco Objectives: * To develop a good understanding of why people smoke/vape in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire * Provoke a community commitment to a smoke free city and county * To increase awareness in adolescents and parents of the health impact of vaping. * To understand the prevalence and why young people vape in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire * To understand if there are any community variations in smoking behaviour within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire * Develop a clear relatable brand and associated social marketing campaign Below is an outline of the key themes of the project including scoping by Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire of what each theme could contain. Branding: Creation of an empowering, recognisable, and relevant brand for the Smoking and Tobacco Control strategy and workstreams across Nottinghamshire. Vaping habits of adolescents: Insight and in-depth understanding of why and how children and young people (CYP) vape including exploration of factors that have protected adolescents from vaping We would like an understanding of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire specific, * Reasons they start vaping * Influences and enablers. * How they get access * Their perception of harm * Have they gone straight to vaping (previous smoker of cigarettes / cannabis * What they vape i.e., nicotine based, cannabis based, both * Type of vape/e-cig i.e., disposable, re-useable, bright colours, model As part of this insight, we would also like some inclusion of parent / responsible adult views and understanding of similar themes; Perception of harm, were they the enabler, do they recognise the scale of the problem in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Smoke Free Spaces: For this area we would like insight and understanding on the following; * Which places in the city/ county should be smoke free (if any) and why for example, children's play areas, side lines of sports pitches and school gates. * How could this be sold to residents - marketing and messaging * How best would a smoke free space be managed/policed. * Which areas have residents noticed are hot spots for smoking and for vaping locally. Social Movement: * Do residents want/care about a Smoke Free City / County? * What would it mean to them, is it something they would get behind and feel proud about? * Advocacy - everyone across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire with the same messaging, approach, and thoughts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
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Current Stage
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEGRASS RESEARCH

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