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title: "The development and evaluation of a Strengths-Based Model of prevention and early help focused on Neighbourhood Connect Coordination"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# The development and evaluation of a Strengths-Based Model of prevention and early help focused on Neighbourhood Connect Coordination

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a03

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is overseeing a completed procurement process focused on developing and evaluating a Strengths-Based Model for prevention and early help centred on Neighbourhood Connect Coordination. This procurement, classified under market research services, falls within the public authority sector at the sub-central government level. The contracting stage concluded with an award, issued on 23rd April 2026, to the University of Sheffield. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom, the initiative operates primarily within the services category under a limited competition procurement method, below the threshold, indicating a strategic selection process. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and spans until 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to March 2029.

This initiative presents opportunities for growth in the services sector, particularly for businesses specializing in market research and community programme evaluation. Given the focus on developing evaluation frameworks through workshops and collaborative processes, companies with expertise in strengths-based approaches and community engagement are well-suited to contribute. SMEs can leverage these opportunities to expand their reach by participating in similar public sector collaborations, enhancing their portfolio and gaining visibility in targeted government-funded programmes. Engagement in such contracts fosters networking with government bodies, paving the way for future projects and facilitating sustained business growth within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Council require a provider will develop the evaluation framework for the prevention and early help neighbourhood connect coordination programme. The Provider will deliver a series of workshops with staff and residents, with the purpose to develop consistent and common processes, templates and tools required to document the journey, impact, evaluation and cost effectiveness of the strengths-based approach

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037267-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £204,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 15:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037267-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037267-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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