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Award

07 Aug 2026 at 10:07

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has awarded a contract titled "Commissioning of UCL Institute of Health Equity to support Derby City Council in becoming a Marmot Place". This contract falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, and pertains to efforts to improve population health and reduce health inequalities in Derby, United Kingdom (region UKF11). The procurement process was in the award stage as of August 7, 2026, with the award active and a contract period set from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2028. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition, under a light-touch regime, dictated by UKPGA legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in health and social work services, as demonstrated by the awarded entity, University College London. By participating in similar processes, businesses can expand their portfolios and establish expertise in public health frameworks like the Marmot Place, marking their presence in substantial government initiatives. The collaboration with thorough entities such as Derby City Council can provide enriching experiences and bolster business capabilities in handling service-based frameworks aimed at improving public welfare.

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Notice Title

Commissioning of UCL Institute of Health Equity to support Derby City Council in becoming a Marmot Place

Notice Description

Specialist capability and capacity to support a programme of work to enable Derby to become a 'Marmot Place' - a framework to support to improve population health and reduce health inequalities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbe2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075187-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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