--- title: "Air Quality Ethnography to Support Birmingham's Air Quality Health Needs Assessment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067732" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067732" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067732.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067732.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-07" --- # Air Quality Ethnography to Support Birmingham's Air Quality Health Needs Assessment Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067732 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-067732) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067732.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "Air Quality Ethnography to Support Birmingham’s Air Quality Health Needs Assessment." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically research and development services, and is designed to support public health by exploring the impact of air quality on the health of Birmingham residents. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2026 and concluded on 9th July 2026. The procurement was conducted via an open, below threshold competition, attracting attention from various potential suppliers. Shift Insight has been awarded the contract, valued at £34,330.12 gross, reflecting the council's commitment to enhancing environmental health within the region of Birmingham, United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in environmental and public health domains. Companies with expertise in conducting ethnographic studies and providing qualitative insights would find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The open competition and manageable contract duration offer a pathway for small to medium-sized enterprises to showcase their potential and expand their portfolio within the government sector. Being part of a project that contributes to community health improvement not only enhances a business's reputation but also provides a platform for long-term partnerships with public authorities. ## Notice Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation to deliver an ethnographic research study that forms a key component of Birmingham City Councils' Air Quality Health Needs Assessment (AQHNA). The study will explore residents lived experiences of air pollution in their everyday situations (e.g. travelling to work or school, health-related challenges) to support evidence-based recommendations and actions towards reducing air-pollution-related health inequalities. The work supports statutory public health duties relating to environmental health, health inequalities, prevention and the Air Quality Outcomes Framework. It reflects the Council's statutory role in environmental health to improve air quality and aligns with national Director of Public Health (DPH) responsibilities to protect population health from environmental risks. It will generate narrative case studies, qualitative insights and recommendations to strengthen the assessment of air pollution impacts in Birmingham. The contract for the services is expected to commence 1st May 2026 and will be in place for a period of up to 2 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063876-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 8 Jun 2026 - 9 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,333 | | Lots value | £33,333 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £28,608 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SHIFT INSIGHT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 7 Jul 2026 at 18:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063876-2026 - 31 Mar 2026 at 12:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029697-2026 - 29 Mar 2026 at 23:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028816-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063876-2026 7th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029697-2026 31st March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028816-2026 29th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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