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title: "Exploratory study: SMD"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2022-05-25"
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# Exploratory study: SMD

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1faeb71-b9f1-467a-a00d-a219ad8afd42

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently engaged in an open tender process titled "Exploratory study: SMD" for research services aimed at understanding Severe and Multiple Disadvantage within ethnically diverse communities in Nottingham. The tender was published on 25th May 2022 and has a contract value of £75,000, with a minimum threshold of £65,000. The procurement is set to begin on 1st June 2022 and run until 31st August 2023, with the tender submission deadline having already passed on 4th May 2022. The project is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom and is classified under research services and equal opportunities consultancy services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in meaningful research that addresses complex social issues. Organisations specialising in consultancy, social research, or community interventions would be well-suited to compete, as the focus is on delivering insights about the needs of disadvantaged populations. Collaborating with the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust could not only expand a company's portfolio but also enhance its impact on community welfare.

## 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). Additional information: 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/1c187d8a-e820-4839-9eb8-7eae1d6cb169 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MANSFIELD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG18 4RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Mansfield |
| Electoral ward | Berry Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Mansfield |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 May 2022 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c187d8a-e820-4839-9eb8-7eae1d6cb169

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c187d8a-e820-4839-9eb8-7eae1d6cb169
  25th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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