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title: "Digital Alcohol Programme - Product Testing - AWARD"
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# Digital Alcohol Programme - Product Testing - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9de2d7ef-697c-487b-9a41-c6fb91361132

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Digital Alcohol Programme - Product Testing" tender, which aims to evaluate a new digital healthcare platform intended to help reduce alcohol harm through self-management. The procurement took place in the health and social services industry, with the contract period running from 17th September 2018 to 21st December 2018. The tender was originally closed for quotations on 17th August 2018, and Social Engine Ltd has been awarded the contract, with the award notice published on 4th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital health solutions, app development, and market research, particularly those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). By engaging in this contract, suitable businesses can enhance their portfolio in health services and contribute to innovative solutions aimed at improving public health outcomes in alcohol consumption.

## Notice

Sandwell Public Health in partnership with Breaking Free a digital healthcare company are intending to launch a new digital platform for reducing alcohol harm called Lower My Drinking. A core component of this solution is a mobile app for iOS and Android devices that is designed to enable people drinking at a level of either increasing or higher risk to their health to reduce their alcohol use to safer levels through self-management (i.e. self-directed treatment). We want to test the platform with both professional groups and three different client groups. The outcomes of the testing will contribute to improvements to the app, as well as providing insight into how to market the Lower My Drinking solution to the target audience. The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 13:00 hours on 17th August 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db0367ef-6ac6-4d0b-a927-b835110bc1b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 21 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL ENGINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2018 at 11:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db0367ef-6ac6-4d0b-a927-b835110bc1b4
- 4 Oct 2018 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db0367ef-6ac6-4d0b-a927-b835110bc1b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db0367ef-6ac6-4d0b-a927-b835110bc1b4
  4th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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