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Children and Young People's Health and Wellbeing Survey

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Jul 2026 at 13:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Children and Young People's Health and Wellbeing Survey." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting the design and execution of research and development. The procurement involves commissioning three survey waves across various regions in the UK, scheduled for 2027, 2029, and 2031, to gather local intelligence on the health and wellbeing of school-aged children. Interested parties are invited to participate in a preliminary market engagement by requesting the Soft Market Test document via email and submitting completed questionnaires by 12pm on Monday, 10th August 2026. The maximum proposed budget for this arrangement is £75,000, excluding VAT, with a contract period starting from November 2026 to August 2031.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with experience in public health, education, and data analysis. Organisations with capabilities in survey execution and strategic data gathering will find this project aligned with their expertise, offering a chance to contribute significantly to regional understanding and influencing policy-making. The engagement spans multiple UK regions, including the West Midlands and Yorkshire, broadening the scope for companies with a wide operational footprint. By participating, businesses not only gain financial prospects but also position themselves as key players in shaping public health strategies for young populations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children and Young People's Health and Wellbeing Survey

Notice Description

The Council is considering commissioning three survey waves (2027, 2029 and 2031) to provide local intelligence on the health, wellbeing, experiences and behaviours of school-aged children and young people. This will support strategic planning, needs assessment, service development, evaluation and local decision-making. The proposed maximum value is PS75,000 excluding VAT across the full arrangement, subject to the agreed procurement route and final specification.

Planning Information

Please request the Soft Market Test document by emailing phcontractsteam@westnorthants.gov.uk Please complete the questionnaire within the document and return to phcontractsteam@westnorthants.gov.uk by 12pm on Monday 10th August 2026. Any clarification questions can be sent to the above email address.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d553
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071253-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 1 Aug 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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