ESCC - NR - RFQ - East Sussex Tobacco and Alcohol Behavioural Insights

East Sussex County Council has completed the tender process for a project titled "ESCC - NR - RFQ - East Sussex Tobacco and Alcohol Behavioural Insights." The project falls under the industry categories of Provision of Services to the Community, Health Services, and Community Action Programme, with a total contract value of £118,195. The tender aimed to commission a service provider to conduct behavioural insights research regarding tobacco and alcohol use within key groups in East Sussex.

The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, and the contract period is from 3rd January 2025 to 4th April 2025. The successful supplier, ICE Creates Ltd, was awarded the contract on 10th December 2024, and the relevant award notice was published on 13th February 2025. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in public health research and behavioural insights.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The project’s scope, focusing on impactful community health services, aligns with businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public health initiatives and behavioural research. Successful delivery of this project can bolster the chosen supplier’s reputation and open doors for future government contracts in the health services sector.