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Marmot Review

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a direct contract to UCL Consultants Limited to conduct a 'Marmot Review' aimed at assessing health inequalities in Oxfordshire. This procurement falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category and the contract is valued at £141,575. The contract period spans from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The project will involve reviewing existing data on health inequalities, developing recommendations, and engaging with local health organisations and stakeholders. The tender was actively awarded as of 30 September 2024 and is set within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on research and healthcare consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the project requires expertise in health equity and advocacy. Businesses with experience in gathering and analysing health data, community engagement, and policy development will find this contract an excellent opportunity to collaborate with local authorities and contribute to long-term strategies for reducing health inequalities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marmot Review

Notice Description

Contract to perform a 'Marmot Review'. Review to assess existing data on health inequalities, Assessment of the 'System for Health Equity', development of recommendations, and advocacy and resource commitments. The Marmot programme takes a proactive approach to health inequalities using the Marmot principles, which will result in a long-term plan for sustained change in Oxfordshire. This approach is being employed by a growing number of areas in England and Wales that are declaring themselves 'Marmot Places' to lend traction to their aims. Oxfordshire County Council Public Health are commissioning the UCL Institute of Health Equity (IHE) over a period of two years to conduct a review to highlight inequalities and their underlying causes, engage with health and individual partner organisations, identify plans and actions already in place to tackle inequalities, identifying gaps and recommending ways to achieve positive change. The contract commenced on 1/10/2024 and expires on 30/9/2026. The Council has a further option to extend the contract period by up to 12 months (to 30/09/2027).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4359bdc-05a5-4972-919f-f7ec4f8e6edb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa7cfcd-0863-4d79-9c7c-273d13ec430a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,575 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,575 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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