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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b3a2f4c-77e5-4774-b81c-6881b3b50de0

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## Summary

NHS England is currently conducting a tender for the "Evaluation of Health Equality Partnerships (HEP) Programme," which focuses on mitigating health inequalities through enhanced collaboration and partnership within the healthcare system. The tender falls under the services category, specifically classified as social research services. Published on 9th July 2021, the tender period is set to close on 23rd July 2021, with an estimated contract value of £83,333. The contract is intended to be delivered in England, starting on 9th August 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The procurement method is limited, and the process is based on competitive quotations below the threshold amount of £60,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and market research, particularly those that can facilitate collaboration and leadership development in healthcare settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the programme aims to strengthen partnerships and deliver practical support through its various elements. Engaging in this process not only offers a pathway to secure funding but also enables firms to contribute to essential public health outcomes.

## 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 Opportunity is available on Atamis - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Follow 'view live opoprtunities' to register and access the ITQ opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33815fb7-430d-46d6-9b26-f2c56011b3c1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,333 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2021 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33815fb7-430d-46d6-9b26-f2c56011b3c1
- 9 Jul 2021 at 13:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b15ec2b-a81a-4df5-8469-90bf8bba79f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33815fb7-430d-46d6-9b26-f2c56011b3c1
  12th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b15ec2b-a81a-4df5-8469-90bf8bba79f1
  9th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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