---
title: "Equality Impact Assessment for drugs and alcohol - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2c87cb5-ff8c-4f0a-9b72-71b824628529"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2c87cb5-ff8c-4f0a-9b72-71b824628529"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2c87cb5-ff8c-4f0a-9b72-71b824628529.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2c87cb5-ff8c-4f0a-9b72-71b824628529.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-12"
---

# Equality Impact Assessment for drugs and alcohol - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2c87cb5-ff8c-4f0a-9b72-71b824628529

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2c87cb5-ff8c-4f0a-9b72-71b824628529)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2c87cb5-ff8c-4f0a-9b72-71b824628529.json)

## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract to S Squared Analytics Limited to conduct an Equality Impact Assessment for drugs and alcohol treatment and recovery services. This procurement falls under the research and development services category, with a focus on business and market consultancy. The contract, valued at up to £20,000 (excluding VAT), will run from December 8, 2025, to April 30, 2026. The project aims to analyse how current services meet the needs of protected characteristics groups and to provide recommendations for improving access and equity. The open procurement process concluded on October 31, 2025, and the award was officially made on December 1, 2025, for services to be delivered across the United Kingdom and other regions.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in equality assessments and public health research. Companies with expertise in data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and comprehensive reporting will find this tender well-aligned with their services. The project involves extensive qualitative and quantitative research, making it ideal for firms capable of managing complex consultancy projects. Although SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable, the scope of the assessment and the requirement for expert advice offer businesses a chance to contribute to impactful social welfare initiatives and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeks to commission an independent organisation to undertake an Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) of local drug and alcohol treatment and recovery services. The assessment will explore how effectively current provision meets the needs of people with protected characteristics, identify gaps, and make evidence-based recommendations to improve access, outcomes, and equity. The work will involve quantitative and qualitative research, including data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and consultation with people in treatment, treatment-naive populations, families, professionals, and community groups. The provider will produce a comprehensive final report with findings and recommendations by April 2026. The contract value is up to PS20,000 (ex VAT) and will run for approximately five months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174e411d-3cd4-4166-8c94-406608bb4ac1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | S SQUARED ANALYTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 11:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174e411d-3cd4-4166-8c94-406608bb4ac1
- 12 Nov 2025 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174e411d-3cd4-4166-8c94-406608bb4ac1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/174e411d-3cd4-4166-8c94-406608bb4ac1
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2c87cb5-ff8c-4f0a-9b72-71b824628529. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2c87cb5-ff8c-4f0a-9b72-71b824628529.json.