Tender

School Flu Vaccination Programme - Insight & Recommendations

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2017 at 09:48

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28 Nov 2017 at 09:47

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14 Nov 2017 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking submissions for the "School Flu Vaccination Programme - Insight & Recommendations" tender, aimed at addressing barriers to flu vaccine uptake in schools across Sandwell. This open procurement process is set to close on 28 November 2017, with the contract commencing on 18 December 2017 and lasting until 30 March 2018. The initiative, classified under health and social work services, particularly targets the West Midlands area, hence suitable suppliers should be familiar with the local educational landscape and possess relevant qualitative research expertise.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for research and consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in public health and education. Businesses with experience in qualitative research methods and market testing would be well-suited to contribute, as the successful bidder will need to engage with schools to gather insights and develop recommendations. As the council aims to enhance the vaccination rates among schoolchildren, contractors that can innovate effective tools and strategies to facilitate this initiative are likely to find a fruitful avenue for business growth.

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Notice Title

School Flu Vaccination Programme - Insight & Recommendations

Notice Description

Sandwell Public Health are looking to commission a piece of insight work into understanding the barriers and challenges to achieving high uptake of the flu vaccine in specific schools in Sandwell. The successful bidder will be expected to: - Gain insight with the following groups using qualitative research methods: - Group 1: Three Sandwell schools which have low return of consent forms -Group 2: Three Sandwell school which have high rate of refusals for flu vaccine - Group 3: Three Sandwell schools which have high uptake of flu vaccine programme - Report on research findings including recommendations for tools to increase uptake with each group. - Market testing of tools with each group - Report on findings from market testing. The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 28 November 2017 Report on findings from market testing. Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 27 November 2017, 13:00 Hours Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b04c4dee-61bd-4943-b8a1-131b9daa8db3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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