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East Riding Tobacco and Nicotine Research

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "East Riding Tobacco and Nicotine Research" project, a service contract aimed at assessing tobacco and nicotine use in the region. The contract was awarded to ICE CREATES LIMITED, and the project focuses on research and development services within the public health domain under the light touch regime. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a process identified as "Below threshold - unknown". Located in Beverley, the Council aimed to collect lived experience insights and provide recommendations to shape future nicotinic cessation services. The contract, valued at £67,200 gross, began on 1st April 2026 and will conclude by 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, especially those specialising in consultancy services with a focus on public health and behavioural insights. SMEs like ICE CREATES LIMITED, which are well-versed in providing comprehensive research, data analysis, and evidence synthesis, can leverage such contracts for growth. As demand for targeted health interventions rises, capability in handling public sector projects and delivering tangible recommendations will position businesses favourably in future procurement opportunities. Additionally, businesses with experience in engaging local communities and understanding behavioural health can be particularly competitive in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

East Riding Tobacco and Nicotine Research

Notice Description

Research project to assess tobacco and nicotine use in East Riding, gather lived experience insight, analyse impacts, and provide evidence based recommendations to inform a future Nicotine Cessation Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043070-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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
£56,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICE CREATES

Further Information

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