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Behavioural Insights and Community Reciprocity Assessment

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Behavioural Insights and Community Reciprocity Assessment" contract. This initiative aimed to explore community readiness to adopt a collaborative, asset-based approach, known as Communities First, fostering resilience through localised action. The procurement, completed on 26 March 2026, falls under the services category and covers diverse geographical areas across Northumberland. Northumberland County Council, identified as a sub-central government public authority, facilitated this project with the goal of assessing community engagement and co-production potential. The procurement was handled below the threshold, reflecting a tailored approach to the unique aspects of Northumberland's rural and urban areas. The contract began on 26 March 2026 and concludes on 30 September 2026, with a gross value of £52,800.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on community engagement, social services, and public opinion polling. Companies like BRIGHTSPARKS AGENCY LTD, which secured the contract, demonstrate suitability to leverage local community assets while providing tailored service solutions. Businesses knowledgeable about public opinion polling services and other community-focused services are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Possessing insights into the geographical nuances of regions like Northumberland could enhance a firm's competitive edge by aligning services to meet diverse community needs, thus facilitating business growth through strategic collaborations and localised interventions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Behavioural Insights and Community Reciprocity Assessment

Notice Description

Northumberland County Council seeks a partner to help us explore and test the readiness of our residents and communities to embed a collaborative, asset-based approach relationship. We are calling this approach a Communities First way of working which is embedded within our Corporate Plan. Communities First is designed to empower communities by harnessing local assets and fostering resilience through collaborative action. This exploratory work will assess the likely level of reciprocity and co-production potential within and across Northumberland. It will be essential to take into consideration the geographical diversity of Northumberland and as such what may work in a rural community may require a differing approach to an urban well-connected area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ab8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037599-2026
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTSPARKS AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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