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PQ0705 - Behavioural Systems Mapping

Birmingham City Council

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18 Sep 2026 at 16:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is commissioning a specialist behavioural science consultancy to design and deliver a comprehensive behavioural systems model of car and vehicle dependency across Birmingham. The work will identify the behavioural, environmental and societal factors that influence private-vehicle use, including habits, perceptions of safety and ease, and access to transport options. It will determine behavioural intervention targets and support the Council’s Healthy Streets programme, which seeks safer, easier-to-navigate and more pleasant neighbourhoods through increased walking, cycling and public transport use. This is a research and consultancy services requirement, covering behavioural systems mapping, evidence-informed modelling and social research. Delivery is in Birmingham, for the Council’s transport and healthy-neighbourhoods objectives. The procurement is presented as a single requirement rather than a package of separate service areas.

The procurement reached tender: Birmingham City Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition, with electronic submission permitted through its e-tendering system. Enquiries were due by 12:00 noon on 1 October 2026, and completed submissions were due by 12:00 noon on 8 October 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 9 November 2026 to 8 September 2027, a period of 10 months. The estimated total value is £45,000 excluding VAT (£54,000 including VAT). The tender comprises one lot. Evaluation is weighted 70% to quality and 30% to price. Potential suppliers must register on the Council’s e-tendering system to express interest and access the quotation documentation.

This opportunity suits a behavioural science, transport research or social research consultancy able to investigate complex travel behaviour and translate evidence into practical intervention targets. Strong candidates will be able to design and deliver a comprehensive behavioural systems model, analyse interacting behavioural, environmental and societal influences, and identify the drivers with the greatest potential for change. Relevant capability includes research design, evidence gathering, systems thinking, behavioural analysis and clear presentation of findings for a public-sector Healthy Streets programme. Experience relating to walking, cycling, public transport, vehicle dependency, road safety or neighbourhood transport planning would be directly relevant to the subject matter. The requirement is likely to suit a focused specialist consultancy or a research-led team able to combine behavioural science with transport and social research expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0705 - Behavioural Systems Mapping

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to commission a specialist behavioural science consultancy to design and deliver a comprehensive behavioural systems model to understand the drivers of car and vehicle dependency across Birmingham and determine targets for behavioural interventions. This work will directly support the development and implementation of the city's Healthy Streets programme, which aims to shape neighbourhoods that are safer, easier to navigate, and more pleasant to live in by supporting greater use of walking, cycling and public transport, and decreasing dependence on private vehicles. Vehicle dependency is a multifaceted behavioural challenge influenced by numerous interacting factors, such as habits, feelings of safety and ease, access to transport options, and broader environmental and societal influences. To address this complexity, BCC requires a robust, evidence-informed modelling approach capable of identifying the most influential behavioural drivers and the highest-impact opportunities for change. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register which will enable you to download all relevant ITT documentation via My Tenders. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed request for quotation submission should be returned by noon 8th October 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc The contract for the services will commence 9th November 2026 and will be in place for a period of 10 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0775df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088894-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 8 Sep 2027 6-12 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
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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