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title: "Marmot Review"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Marmot Review

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4359bdc-05a5-4972-919f-f7ec4f8e6edb

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a direct contract to UCL Consultants Limited to conduct a 'Marmot Review' aimed at assessing health inequalities in Oxfordshire. This procurement falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category and the contract is valued at £141,575. The contract period spans from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The project will involve reviewing existing data on health inequalities, developing recommendations, and engaging with local health organisations and stakeholders. The tender was actively awarded as of 30 September 2024 and is set within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focused on research and healthcare consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the project requires expertise in health equity and advocacy. Businesses with experience in gathering and analysing health data, community engagement, and policy development will find this contract an excellent opportunity to collaborate with local authorities and contribute to long-term strategies for reducing health inequalities.

## Notice

Contract to perform a 'Marmot Review'. Review to assess existing data on health inequalities, Assessment of the 'System for Health Equity', development of recommendations, and advocacy and resource commitments. The Marmot programme takes a proactive approach to health inequalities using the Marmot principles, which will result in a long-term plan for sustained change in Oxfordshire. This approach is being employed by a growing number of areas in England and Wales that are declaring themselves 'Marmot Places' to lend traction to their aims. Oxfordshire County Council Public Health are commissioning the UCL Institute of Health Equity (IHE) over a period of two years to conduct a review to highlight inequalities and their underlying causes, engage with health and individual partner organisations, identify plans and actions already in place to tackle inequalities, identifying gaps and recommending ways to achieve positive change. The contract commenced on 1/10/2024 and expires on 30/9/2026. The Council has a further option to extend the contract period by up to 12 months (to 30/09/2027).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa7cfcd-0863-4d79-9c7c-273d13ec430a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £141,575 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £141,575 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa7cfcd-0863-4d79-9c7c-273d13ec430a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fa7cfcd-0863-4d79-9c7c-273d13ec430a
  9th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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