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Health Economics Consultancy

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Health Economics Consultancy," which falls under the services industry category, specifically general management consultancy services. The buyer, Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, completed the contract award on 11th March 2026, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. This procurement was executed using a direct award method, bypassing competition as the contract was below the threshold. The principal supplier is Economics by Design Ltd based in London. The procurement process was in the award stage as of 20th May 2026. The contract allows for up to 20 consultancy days per year and is valued at £58,500 excluding VAT, with potential renewal for an additional 12 months.

This consultancy tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for firms specialising in health economics. SMEs with expertise in delivering specialised advisory support in the health sector could particularly benefit from such contracts. The direct award process without competition can encourage businesses with existing relationships or proven track records with the buyer organisation to effectively secure such contracts. The potential for contract renewal further enhances the opportunity for sustained business engagement and growth. Businesses with strong performance capabilities in consultancy services would be well-equipped to compete and thrive within this procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health Economics Consultancy

Notice Description

Deliver a programme of specialist health economics advisory support equivalent to up to 20 consultancy days per contract year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046239-2026
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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECONOMICS BY DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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