Tender

Womens Health:Menopause Behavioural Insight

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Apr 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is seeking an insight agency to collaborate on a city-wide menopause programme, aimed at enhancing understanding and support for women experiencing menopause in Liverpool. Titled "Women's Health: Menopause Behavioural Insight," this tender falls under the services category relating to social work and is associated with a procurement method described as 'Below threshold - open competition.' The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, having begun on 24 April 2026, with submissions expected by 13 May 2026. The council's office, located at Cunard Building in Liverpool, oversees this project. The programme carries an estimated gross value of £99,600 and covers various UK regions including Merseyside.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in behavioural insights, health services, and social research, particularly those with expertise in women's health initiatives. Companies with MRS Accreditation, either through membership or individual credentials for project managers, are encouraged to apply. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation, given the selection criteria and emphasis on social value. The project will foster business growth by enabling these organisations to leverage their technical ability and experience in health-related behavioural studies, enhancing their portfolio and impact within the community.

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Notice Title

Womens Health:Menopause Behavioural Insight

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council (LCC) and its partners seek an insight agency to support the development of a city-wide menopause programme. Understanding of the symptoms of menopause, how to access support (treatment, hormone replacement therapy) are not equal between women in Liverpool. There is more that we wish to understand in order to ensure we reduce barriers to care and support, and we are looking to define clear facilitators to better menopause support in our neighbourhoods. The overarching aims for this insight are: Understand women's awareness, attitudes, behaviours, motivation and barriers towards the menopause, symptoms, self-care and treatment Explore in depth influences, motives and attitudes around these critical points to increase the likelihood of women understanding what to expect, self-caring, seeking and accessing support around menopause Concept Testing - test campaigns from other areas with regards brands, creative route and narrative

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037470-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£99,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 22 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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Notice Documents

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