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Research project - quantifying household costs of attending healthcare appointments in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Nottingham City Council for a research project titled "Research project - quantifying household costs of attending healthcare appointments in Nottingham" falls under the services category, specifically focused on research services. The project is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender reached the award stage, with an active award made on 14th June 2025. The contract period was set from 16th June 2025 to 31st July 2025. The procurement was conducted through a direct award, with an exemption from quotation as per NCC contract regulations, and had a total value of GBP 30,680.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity primarily for enterprises engaged in research services, particularly those specialising in economic and behavioural studies. The project required the supplier to design and implement a research initiative aimed at evaluating the financial barriers faced by households attending healthcare appointments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable for this contract, indicating a welcoming environment for diverse business models to partake. The Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), recognised as a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract, highlighting prospects for businesses with the capability to deliver comprehensive research solutions.

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Notice Title

Research project - quantifying household costs of attending healthcare appointments in Nottingham

Notice Description

Design & implementation of a research project to quantify the cost to households of attending secondary care appointments in Nottingham and to identify the main financial barriers households face in attending their secondary care appointments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee6b2f7c-fca3-4931-963c-7a89126e996a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9154a4ff-9958-4236-b4df-ae2d7f010c63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award - exemption from quotation permissible from NCC contract regulations
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,680 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 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
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS RESEARCH (CEBR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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