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title: "Test, Trace, Contain, Enable Programme Behavioural Insight Project"
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# Test, Trace, Contain, Enable Programme Behavioural Insight Project

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fd34bf5-9076-46cd-a013-9cf9b8713cb1

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cheshire East Council, relates to the "Test, Trace, Contain, Enable Programme Behavioural Insight Project," aimed at understanding and influencing Covid-related behaviours in Cheshire East. This tender falls under the health services industry category, with a contract value of £40,000, potentially rising to £50,000 if extended. The award was made to RDSi Research, and the contract period runs from 1st July 2021 to 30th September 2021. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 8th June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in behavioural sciences and public health initiatives, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can effectively demonstrate expertise in long-term behavioural change strategies and local engagement will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on tailored communication strategies across different communities in Cheshire East further enhances the scope for innovative solutions that can drive successful outcomes in public health behaviour change campaigns.

## Notice

Professional behavioural insight work to aid understanding how best to 'develop, support and maintain' long-term behavioural change to ensure a safe recovery and try to minimise the increase of Covid in Cheshire East that is likely to occur as a result of the national lifting of restrictions. These specialists with help us understand: A) How to change what people know, think, and do when it comes to Covid behaviours and how to influence and embed the changes we want to see and prevent those we do not want to see B) How best to communicate with local people in different areas across Cheshire East, based on behavioural science and local insights, to make our campaigns successful

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81beaa6c-6953-4199-be48-5f62c6225fa9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RDSI RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81beaa6c-6953-4199-be48-5f62c6225fa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81beaa6c-6953-4199-be48-5f62c6225fa9
  6th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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