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title: "Public Health Smoking Research Services - Insight Project"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Public Health Smoking Research Services - Insight Project

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24d124ce-1c26-41c1-a507-a7791157e907

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Public Health Smoking Research Services under the title "Public Health Smoking Research Services - Insight Project". The contract falls under the Research consultancy services category and has a value of GBP 40,000. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the contract period starting on 27 May 2024 and lasting for 4 months until 26 September 2024. The buying organization, Oxfordshire County Council, is based in Oxford, United Kingdom, and the tender deadline was on 16 May 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the research and consultancy services industry, to engage in delivering public health research services for smoking cessation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. By providing insights to priority groups and neighbourhoods, successful bidders can contribute to developing targeted marketing campaigns and supporting smoking cessation services in Oxfordshire. Businesses with a focus on public health initiatives and community engagement may find this tender appealing for business growth opportunities.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for delivery of Public Health Smoking Research Services. The Service Provider will undertake the Insight work by following a recognised structure which will include, as a minimum, the following aims for the smoking population in Oxfordshire: * Complete insight work for identified priority groups and use results to create a bespoke messaging package and campaign playbook. * Ensure a partnership approach, which uses established relationships with current groups, providers and possible agencies. This will include in person focus groups and in person engagement activities within priority groups and communities. * Utilise learning from other areas to consider what Oxfordshire needs. * Provide understanding into what needs to be improved, developed and changed for LSSS and services available to quit smoking for priority groups and geographies. * Provide a report detailing recommendations from the insight work on how to reach the priority groups through campaigns, messaging and social media. Insights related to each priority group and neighbourhood will be used to develop relevant and appropriate marketing campaigns for these segmentations. Outcomes will be used to develop the model for the new local stop smoking service for 25/26 onwards as well as provide guidance for smaller programmes of targeted work to support quits in priority groups and geographies. The contract commenced on 27 May 2024 for a period of 4 months. There is no option to extend the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2469a10d-cb2a-450a-b0ff-2e312c17fd3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2024 - 26 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIND FIELD ADVERTISING AND MARKETING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2024 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2469a10d-cb2a-450a-b0ff-2e312c17fd3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2469a10d-cb2a-450a-b0ff-2e312c17fd3e
  6th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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