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title: "Covid Impact Ethnographic Study"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Covid Impact Ethnographic Study

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46317c1f-74fd-4ba5-85ba-1b05e39d6801

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## Summary

The Covid Impact Ethnographic Study, commissioned by Worcestershire County Council, falls under the health and social work services category within the public procurement framework. The tender, identified as WCC 00002394, is currently in the active stage of procurement and is using an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period concludes on the 5th of November 2021 at 16:00 UTC, while the contract is set to commence on the 1st of December 2021 and will run until the 31st of March 2022. Bidders are encouraged to thoroughly review the tender guidance and submit any required documentation as detailed in the associated documents.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in health research and public health impact evaluations. Businesses that possess expertise in ethnographic studies or public health insights are well-positioned to compete for this contract, enabling them to contribute to the recovery phase of services in Worcestershire and potentially expand their portfolios in similar public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted upon our populations in a myriad of ways. Worcestershire Public Health has been integral to the County response to the pandemic. A key part of Public Health is defining and measuring the problem, determining the cause or risk factors for the problem, determining how to prevent or ameliorate the problem, and implementing effective strategies on a larger scale and evaluating the impact. Public Health utilises a wide variety of data and intelligence to assess the health and wellbeing of the population of interest by consolidating evidence, providing insight and highlighting the opportunities for health improvement and prevention. We are commissioning this research to inform the County's recovery phase; it will focus specifically on the impact the Covid-19 outbreak has had on the citizens of Worcestershire. The Service/s required is as detailed in the Service Specification. Please could all bidders ensure they read the Tender Guidance and all associated documents in full. Please upload any required documentation as instructed. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bde55ae8-8f3a-4ad2-a1ba-dd7a309eaedf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2021 at 13:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bde55ae8-8f3a-4ad2-a1ba-dd7a309eaedf
- 15 Oct 2021 at 09:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bde55ae8-8f3a-4ad2-a1ba-dd7a309eaedf
- 15 Oct 2021 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bde55ae8-8f3a-4ad2-a1ba-dd7a309eaedf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bde55ae8-8f3a-4ad2-a1ba-dd7a309eaedf
  18th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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