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CP2780-26 Live Labs 2 Behaviour Insight

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2026 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "CP2780-26 Live Labs 2 Behaviour Insight", aimed at conducting a behavioural insight study as part of the Live Labs 2 initiative. This project seeks to understand public behaviours and responses to road closures and develop effective communication strategies. The process occurred in Exeter, United Kingdom, under the limited competition method below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS) LIMITED as of 16th April 2026. The contract runs from 20th April 2026 to 30th September 2026, focusing on research and development services within the broader services industry category.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in research, development, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in behavioural insights and strategic communications are best suited to compete in similar future tenders. Small to medium enterprises, like THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY, can leverage these opportunities to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence by providing valuable insights into public infrastructure projects. Engaging in such contracts enables businesses to foster partnerships with local government entities, thereby facilitating long-term growth and development within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2780-26 Live Labs 2 Behaviour Insight

Notice Description

To undertake behavioural insight study as part of the Live Labs 2 project to understand how the road closure approach is impacting the public and causes their behaviours, complaints and feeling towards the project. Develop strategies for communications and interventions to help understanding and acceptance. The study will be funded through the Live Labs 2 funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06874b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036064-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,136 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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