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title: "Covid-19 Behaviour Change Unit: Behavioural Insights Team (BIT)"
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# Covid-19 Behaviour Change Unit: Behavioural Insights Team (BIT)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e74e8ae-b061-46c3-8d8f-b1a65a4115c7

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract for the "Covid-19 Behaviour Change Unit: Behavioural Insights Team (BIT)", focused on providing behavioural science support for the ongoing COVID-19 efforts. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £132,000 GBP. It encompasses research and experimental development services and consultancy, primarily within the health industry. The contract period runs from 18 March 2020 to 30 April 2021, with the tender initially closing on 17 March 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in behavioural science and consultancy. Businesses with expertise in research and experimental development services, particularly in the health sector, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, potentially contributing to impactful public health initiatives. Leveraging their specialised knowledge, these businesses can respond to evolving needs in the public sector as it navigates ongoing health challenges.

## Notice

To provide behavioural science advice and support for the ongoing COVID-19 effort within NHS England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a2a107-fb53-4e7b-80c8-7c849da2b711 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | LS1 7UE |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2020 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a2a107-fb53-4e7b-80c8-7c849da2b711

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a2a107-fb53-4e7b-80c8-7c849da2b711
  9th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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