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title: "Exploratory study: SMD"
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# Exploratory study: SMD

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c9d91a7-9f6b-4b70-8771-8edc263ab4ac

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking participants for an exploratory study titled "Exploratory study: SMD," focusing on the experience of Severe and Multiple Disadvantage in ethnically diverse communities within Nottingham. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an open tender methodology and a budget of £75,000. Submissions are due by 12 noon on 4th May 2022. The project is set to commence on 1st June 2022 and will conclude on 31st August 2023, targeting the delivery address in the NG3 6AA postal area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with expertise in equal opportunities and social research within disadvantaged populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly well-suited to compete, given the tender’s focus on understanding the needs of diverse communities and the emphasis on collaboration to address complex social issues.

## Notice

Provision of Exploratory study on the experience of Severe and Multiple Disadvantage in ethnically diverse Communities. There has been a growing acknowledgement that disadvantages such as homelessness, mental ill-health, offending, substance misuse and experience of domestic and sexual violence and abuse often occur together, with many people experiencing at least two of these issues. Therefore, we are looking to identify the right partners to help us better understand the needs of our diverse population in Nottingham, specifically people from our ethnically diverse populations that experience Severe Multiple Disadvantage (SMD). Process to be conducted on ProcureNotts e-procurement portal. https://www.procurenotts.co.uk/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewEvent.aspx? Additional information: PUBLISHED 8th April 2022 - Submissions to be received by 12 noon on 4th May 2022 (the closing date) Process to be conducted on ProcureNotts e-procurement portal. https://www.procurenotts.co.uk/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewEvent.aspx?

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5796078-212c-41af-93c1-1397e95a8317 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 May 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG3 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Mapperley |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 09:44 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5796078-212c-41af-93c1-1397e95a8317

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5796078-212c-41af-93c1-1397e95a8317
  8th April 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.procurenotts.co.uk/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewEvent.aspx

## Provenance

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