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title: "Commissioning of UCL Institute of Health Equity to support Derby City Council in becoming a Marmot Place"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dbe2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Commissioning of UCL Institute of Health Equity to support Derby City Council in becoming a Marmot Place

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dbe2

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## Summary

Derby City Council has awarded a contract to the University College London (UCL) Institute of Health Equity with the aim of supporting Derby City in becoming a 'Marmot Place'. This initiative focuses on enhancing population health and diminishing health inequalities. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, highlighting its significant societal impact. The total value of the award is £240,000, with the contract period spanning from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028. The procurement method was direct, executed below threshold without competition, indicating a light-touch approach due to its specialised nature. This award stage marks the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in health equity and social services to align themselves with public sector objectives. Although UCL is the awarded supplier, companies offering consultancy, capacity building, and public health improvement services can look to similar future initiatives for growth prospects. The focus on public health makes it highly suitable for firms with expertise in reducing health disparities, fostering collaboration with local government entities and expanding their portfolios through governmental partnerships. Such engagements are crucial for businesses aiming to contribute to societal welfare while enhancing their operational scope within the public health sector.

## Notice

Specialist capability and capacity to support a programme of work to enable Derby to become a 'Marmot Place' - a framework to support to improve population health and reduce health inequalities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073968-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 08:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073968-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073968-2026
  5th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ucl.ac.uk/

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