---
title: "Health Economics Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d12"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Health Economics Consultancy

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d12

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council has concluded a procurement process titled "Health Economics Consultancy," which falls under the services industry category, specifically general management consultancy services. The buyer, Suffolk County Council, located in Ipswich, completed the contract award on 11th March 2026, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. This procurement was executed using a direct award method, bypassing competition as the contract was below the threshold. The principal supplier is Economics by Design Ltd based in London. The procurement process was in the award stage as of 20th May 2026. The contract allows for up to 20 consultancy days per year and is valued at £58,500 excluding VAT, with potential renewal for an additional 12 months.

This consultancy tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity for firms specialising in health economics. SMEs with expertise in delivering specialised advisory support in the health sector could particularly benefit from such contracts. The direct award process without competition can encourage businesses with existing relationships or proven track records with the buyer organisation to effectively secure such contracts. The potential for contract renewal further enhances the opportunity for sustained business engagement and growth. Businesses with strong performance capabilities in consultancy services would be well-equipped to compete and thrive within this procurement framework.

## Notice

Deliver a programme of specialist health economics advisory support equivalent to up to 20 consultancy days per contract year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046239-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECONOMICS BY DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046239-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046239-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://suffolk.gov.uk
- http://www.economicsbydesign.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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