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Air Quality Ethnography to Support Birmingham's Air Quality Health Needs Assessment

Birmingham City Council

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07 Jul 2026 at 19:06

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:56

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Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 00:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "Air Quality Ethnography to Support Birmingham’s Air Quality Health Needs Assessment." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically research and development services, and is designed to support public health by exploring the impact of air quality on the health of Birmingham residents. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2026 and concluded on 9th July 2026. The procurement was conducted via an open, below threshold competition, attracting attention from various potential suppliers. Shift Insight has been awarded the contract, valued at £34,330.12 gross, reflecting the council's commitment to enhancing environmental health within the region of Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in environmental and public health domains. Companies with expertise in conducting ethnographic studies and providing qualitative insights would find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The open competition and manageable contract duration offer a pathway for small to medium-sized enterprises to showcase their potential and expand their portfolio within the government sector. Being part of a project that contributes to community health improvement not only enhances a business's reputation but also provides a platform for long-term partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Quality Ethnography to Support Birmingham's Air Quality Health Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation to deliver an ethnographic research study that forms a key component of Birmingham City Councils' Air Quality Health Needs Assessment (AQHNA). The study will explore residents lived experiences of air pollution in their everyday situations (e.g. travelling to work or school, health-related challenges) to support evidence-based recommendations and actions towards reducing air-pollution-related health inequalities. The work supports statutory public health duties relating to environmental health, health inequalities, prevention and the Air Quality Outcomes Framework. It reflects the Council's statutory role in environmental health to improve air quality and aligns with national Director of Public Health (DPH) responsibilities to protect population health from environmental risks. It will generate narrative case studies, qualitative insights and recommendations to strengthen the assessment of air pollution impacts in Birmingham. The contract for the services is expected to commence 1st May 2026 and will be in place for a period of up to 2 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067732
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063876-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,608 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 9 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Shift Insight

Further Information

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