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Gambling Qualitative Needs Assessment

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2026 at 13:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking to conduct a "Gambling Qualitative Needs Assessment" as part of their strategic planning and service development efforts. This procurement process is in the tender stage and falls under the industry category of research and development services. It is located in Cambridgeshire, UK (region UKH12). The procurement process is open to competition below the threshold, with the deadline for tender submissions set for August 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM BST. The contract period is expected to commence on September 7, 2026, and conclude by October 30, 2026. The project aims to gather insights into gambling-related harms through qualitative needs assessment methods.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in qualitative research, data analysis, and consultancy in social issues. Companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement, including interviews and focus groups, will find themselves well-suited to participate. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to submit proposals, providing them with the opportunity to contribute to important public health strategies. The project requires a total budget of £24,000 (gross), with a focus equally on quality and price for the award criteria. This contract presents an opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering impactful, evidence-based recommendations for service improvement and future commissioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gambling Qualitative Needs Assessment

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to undertake a qualitative lived-experience needs assessment of gambling-related harms in Cambridgeshire, capturing the perspectives of individuals affected by gambling harms and key stakeholders. The findings will be used to better understand local needs, identify strengths and gaps within current provision, and provide evidence-based recommendations to inform strategic planning, service development and future commissioning decisions. The successful provider will be required to design and deliver a robust qualitative needs assessment and: - Design and carry out a qualitative needs assessment using interviews, focus groups and stakeholder engagement. - Engage people with lived experience of gambling harms, affected family members, community organisations, service providers and other key stakeholders. - Use an inclusive, trauma-informed and culturally competent approach, with appropriate safeguarding and data protection arrangements in place. - Analyse findings and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations for prevention, service improvement and future commissioning. - Produce a final report, executive summary, presentation slides and an accessible summary for service users. The contract term is 1.5 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d900
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072781-2026
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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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