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Research into Childhood Immunisation - Engagement and Co-production

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Aug 2025 at 09:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Research into Childhood Immunisation - Engagement and Co-production" under the public authority of sub-central government category. The procurement method followed was direct, below threshold and was settled without competition due to time constraints defined by the Integrated Care Board (ICB). Teesside University, based in Middlesbrough, has been selected as the service provider to conduct this research, utilising their existing knowledge and work with local families. The contract, valued at £12,500 net, was signed on 26th August 2025 and is set to commence on 1st September 2025, concluding on 31st January 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for educational institutions and organisations involved in research services, particularly those with a background in public health and community engagement. Businesses within the research services industry, especially those capable of quick mobilisation and engagement within tight timelines, would be well-suited for similar tenders. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of cultivating relationships with local councils and public health teams to become preferred suppliers when exemption processes are applied, which can bypass traditional tender exercises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into Childhood Immunisation - Engagement and Co-production

Notice Description

Exemption Process used. The Integrated Care Board (ICB) has recently given grant approval for 2 stages. This has meant that the timeframe to commission a provider to complete the engagement work has drastically reduced and timelines to complete the work and spend the grant has meant we need to use an existing provider, which is Teesside University to complete the work. The timeframes issued by the ICB have not allowed enough time to complete a tender exercise and is therefore an exemption from the contract tender process. The Public Health Team are satisfied with the work to date and given their knowledge of families in the project and the whole background are happy to use Teesside University to continue this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051144-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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