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title: "Evaluation of Health Equality Partnerships (HEP) Programme"
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# Evaluation of Health Equality Partnerships (HEP) Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50b26d22-8468-430d-b5bd-027156b44445

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## Summary

NHS England is seeking to enhance health equality through the "Evaluation of Health Equality Partnerships (HEP) Programme," classified under social research services. The procurement process is currently in the award stage following a competitive quotation tender method. The award for this contract, valued at £71,400, was announced on 9th August 2021, with the contract period running until 31st March 2022. The project aims to promote collaboration and strengthen partnerships to tackle health inequalities across England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in social research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in health equality projects, market research, and consultancy services would be ideally positioned to contribute. The emphasis on partnership and system leadership at the grassroots level aligns with the capabilities of businesses looking to engage in meaningful public health initiatives.

## Notice

The Health Equality Partnerships (HEP) Programme aims to support systems with their efforts to tackle health inequalities through the lens of partnership and system working. This means promoting collaboration and strengthening partnerships, developing system leadership skills at a grassroots level, and providing practical support to underpin that collaboration. The programme has three elements: 1. Health equality projects 2. Virtual systems leadership learning sets 3. Wider support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f847140b-0f38-4120-a92e-5a7eff0ab67c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,400 |
| 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 | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f847140b-0f38-4120-a92e-5a7eff0ab67c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f847140b-0f38-4120-a92e-5a7eff0ab67c
  12th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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