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05 Aug 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has awarded a contract to the University College London (UCL) Institute of Health Equity with the aim of supporting Derby City in becoming a 'Marmot Place'. This initiative focuses on enhancing population health and diminishing health inequalities. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, highlighting its significant societal impact. The total value of the award is £240,000, with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028. The procurement method was direct, executed below threshold without competition, indicating a light-touch approach due to its specialised nature. This award stage marks the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in health equity and social services to align themselves with public sector objectives. Although UCL is the awarded supplier, companies offering consultancy, capacity building, and public health improvement services can look to similar future initiatives for growth prospects. The focus on public health makes it highly suitable for firms with expertise in reducing health disparities, fostering collaboration with local government entities and expanding their portfolios through governmental partnerships. Such engagements are crucial for businesses aiming to contribute to societal welfare while enhancing their operational scope within the public health sector.

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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/073968-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

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