Planning

Health Related Behaviour Survey (HRBS) 2026 - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Schools (Yr 8 & Yr 10)

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 15:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cambridgeshire County Council focuses on the Health Related Behaviour Survey (HRBS) 2026 for Year 8 and Year 10 pupils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This survey aims to gather data on health-related behaviours, including healthy eating, emotional wellbeing, and online safety. Currently, the project is in the planning stage with market engagement scheduled until 27th January 2026. The procurement involves services within the education and public health categories, with the project set to commence in March 2026 and conclude by the end of April 2026. The procurement process is via tender, suited for small and medium enterprises, offering an opportunity of £10,000 (gross) for the selected provider.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in survey services, particularly those with expertise in educational and health data collection. Companies experienced in working with local authorities and complying with GDPR regulations would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that provide secure, age-appropriate survey instruments and can deliver comprehensive analysis of collected data to support local educational settings will find growth opportunities through enhanced visibility and engagement with regional schools and councils. Overall, this tender facilitates potential business expansion, especially for SMEs looking to enhance their portfolio in the public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health Related Behaviour Survey (HRBS) 2026 - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Schools (Yr 8 & Yr 10)

Notice Description

The Health-Related Behaviour Survey (HRBS) is a well-established tool used by local authorities to gather anonymous, self-reported data from pupils on a wide range of health-related behaviours, attitudes, and experiences. CCC intends to commission a one-off HRBS for Year 8 and Year 10 pupils in participating Cambridgeshire and Peterborough secondary schools (including those not in mainstream education where feasible) during the 2025/26 academic year. The survey will cover domains such as: Healthy eating and physical activity *Emotional wellbeing and resilience (including WEMWBS) *Sleep and screen time *Smoking, vaping, alcohol and drug use *Relationships and sexual health *Bullying, harassment, and online safety *School experience and pupil voice The provider will be expected to: *Supply secure, age-appropriate survey instruments (online and/or paper). *Ensure anonymity and GDPR compliance, including privacy notices and DPIA. *Provide school-level reports and a countywide report, with analysis by year group, gender, SEN/EHCP, deprivation proxies, and locality/place. *Offer optional trend analysis against previous HRBS waves and thematic deep dives (e.g., vaping, sexual harassment). The provider would be expected to work with the Cambridgeshire PSHE Service who will lead on local administration and school engagement, and its results with local schools education settings.

Planning Information

The market engagement documentation can be found on ProContract via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a74e25b7-76f0-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=ea3edb62-3a92-eb11-810c-005056b64545 All interested parties are invited to review and complete the relevant documentation prior to the engagement deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002760-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, procurementcontracts@peterborough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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