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RFQ - Public health brand and always on behaviour change and marketing consultancy

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council initiated a tender process for a project titled "RFQ - Public health brand and always on behaviour change and marketing consultancy," intended to appoint a Behavioural Science supplier to enhance public health communications and marketing strategies. The procurement, categorised under design consultancy services, was completed without competition using a direct procurement method, as it was below the threshold. The award, made to CLAREMONT COMMUNICATIONS LTD, involves various regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract, signed on 28th May 2025, was active until 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £56,971.80.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in behavioural science, communication, and marketing consultancy to showcase expertise in strategic communication interventions. Given the focus on developing a comprehensive public health communication plan, organisations with proven capabilities in creating effective marketing strategies are well-suited to engage with such projects. Smaller enterprises with innovative solutions and a willingness to drive continuous improvement in public health marketing efforts would find this an ideal avenue for business growth.

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Notice Title

RFQ - Public health brand and always on behaviour change and marketing consultancy

Notice Description

Behavioural Science supplier will be appointed to support the Senior Campaigns Advisor and Campaigns Adviser to review and advise on user journeys from engagement to access and outcome, through the lens of where communications and marketing-based interventions can make the most impact as a strategic lever and how. The appointed supplier will be led by this insight and analyse in determining a strategy and delivery plan, along with brand and performance metrics and an evaluation / reporting framework that promotes test and learn approaches, continuous improvement and insight/knowledge that can be shared within a community of practice. The product of this output is to result in a Public Health Always On Communications and Marketing plan (including, but not exclusive to, a small number of identified mini campaign areas throughout the year).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067df2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031926-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,971 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLAREMONT COMMUNICATIONS

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