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20 Jul 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is inviting tenders for a project titled "Female Suicide Lived Experience Research Project," under the public authority - sub-central government classification. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage and is being executed through an open procedure. The research services fall under the social research services category, suitable for delivery within the UKE11 region in the United Kingdom. Interested parties have until 11:00am on 7th August 2026 to submit their tenders. Commencing on 1st September 2026, the contract will run until 31st March 2028, with a total estimated value set at £30,500. The enquiry period closes on 31st July 2026, providing adequate time for potential bidders to clarify any queries.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with experience in social research. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement is expressly suitable for such organisations. Engaging in this project could aid in expanding reputation and capabilities within the sector, enabling growth and diversification in the field of public sector research services. As it employs an open competition method, this tender is accessible to a wide array of businesses seeking to establish or enhance their public sector portfolio.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Female Suicide Lived Experience Research Project

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide the Female Suicide Lived Experience Research Project. It shall be via the open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st September 2026 ending by 31st March 2028. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be PS30,500 overall. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068082-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
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)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

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