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Behavioural insights project

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2026 at 09:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement initiative by Sunderland City Council, titled "Behavioural insights project," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services. The process was primarily facilitated through a limited procurement method, permitting an award without prior competition publication. The project aims to enhance influenza vaccination, taking place in the UKC23 region. Announced as complete, the tender initially had a lot related to the provision aimed at improving influenza vaccination but was later cancelled. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Social Change Ltd successfully awarded the contract, valued at GBP 34,590, on 30th April 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in research services and those offering innovative solutions in public health initiatives. Despite the cancellation of the initial lot, the awarded contract suggests a future possibility for increased engagement in public health projects by the contracted supplier, Social Change Ltd. Businesses with expertise in delivering insightful, research-driven strategies to improve public health outcomes would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities, especially those capable of operating effectively within the professional networks of regional or local authorities like Sunderland City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Behavioural insights project

Notice Description

Provision - behavioural insights project

Lot Information

Lot 1

Behavioural insights project aimed at improving influenza vaccination

Procurement Information

Further competition from DPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059710-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,590 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL CHANGE

Further Information

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