Scope
Description
The Health-Related Behaviour Survey (HRBS) is a well-established tool used by local authorities to gather anonymous, self-reported data from pupils on a wide range of health-related behaviours, attitudes, and experiences.
CCC intends to commission a one-off HRBS for Year 8 and Year 10 pupils in participating Cambridgeshire and Peterborough secondary schools (including those not in mainstream education where feasible) during the 2025/26 academic year.
The survey will cover domains such as:
Healthy eating and physical activity
*Emotional wellbeing and resilience (including WEMWBS)
*Sleep and screen time
*Smoking, vaping, alcohol and drug use
*Relationships and sexual health
*Bullying, harassment, and online safety
*School experience and pupil voice
The provider will be expected to:
*Supply secure, age-appropriate survey instruments (online and/or paper).
*Ensure anonymity and GDPR compliance, including privacy notices and DPIA.
*Provide school-level reports and a countywide report, with analysis by year group, gender, SEN/EHCP, deprivation proxies, and locality/place.
*Offer optional trend analysis against previous HRBS waves and thematic deep dives (e.g., vaping, sexual harassment).
The provider would be expected to work with the Cambridgeshire PSHE Service who will lead on local administration and school engagement, and its results with local schools education settings.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,333.33 excluding VAT
- £10,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 30 April 2026
- 2 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79311000 - Survey services
Contract locations
- UKH11 - Peterborough
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 January 2026
Engagement process description
The market engagement documentation can be found on ProContract via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a74e25b7-76f0-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=ea3edb62-3a92-eb11-810c-005056b64545
All interested parties are invited to review and complete the relevant documentation prior to the engagement deadline.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 February 2026
Contracting authorities
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Peterborough City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLXM-3229-WVQH
Sand Martin House Peterborough, Bittern Way
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
United Kingdom
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government