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Equality Impact Assessment for drugs and alcohol - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract to S Squared Analytics Limited to conduct an Equality Impact Assessment for drugs and alcohol treatment and recovery services. This procurement falls under the research and development services category, with a focus on business and market consultancy. The contract, valued at up to £20,000 (excluding VAT), will run from December 8, 2025, to April 30, 2026. The project aims to analyse how current services meet the needs of protected characteristics groups and to provide recommendations for improving access and equity. The open procurement process concluded on October 31, 2025, and the award was officially made on December 1, 2025, for services to be delivered across the United Kingdom and other regions.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in equality assessments and public health research. Companies with expertise in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and comprehensive reporting will find this tender well-aligned with their services. The project involves extensive qualitative and quantitative research, making it ideal for firms capable of managing complex consultancy projects. Although SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable, the scope of the assessment and the requirement for expert advice offer businesses a chance to contribute to impactful social welfare initiatives and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Equality Impact Assessment for drugs and alcohol - AWARD

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeks to commission an independent organisation to undertake an Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) of local drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services. The assessment will explore how effectively current provision meets the needs of people with protected characteristics, identify gaps, and make evidence-based recommendations to improve access, outcomes, and equity. The work will involve quantitative and qualitative research, including data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and consultation with people in treatment, treatment-naive populations, families, professionals, and community groups. The provider will produce a comprehensive final report with findings and recommendations by April 2026. The contract value is up to PS20,000 (ex VAT) and will run for approximately five months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174e411d-3cd4-4166-8c94-406608bb4ac1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S SQUARED ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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