Scope
Description
Provision of expert support, strategic guidance, and accreditation services by the UCL Institute of Health Equity (IHE). This includes co-producing a Marmot Action Plan, embedding health equity into strategic plans and governance, delivering a public engagement campaign, specific input from Michael Marmot and supporting evaluation and impact measurement.
Contract 1. Commissioning of UCL Institute of Health Equity to support North East Lincolnshire Council in becoming a Marmot Place.
Supplier
Contract value
- £155,850 excluding VAT
- £187,020 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 February 2026
Contract dates
- 9 February 2026 to 8 February 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Contract value under the relevant threshold
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Extreme and unavoidable urgency
This is a direct award due to the unique nature of the service and the sole supplier status of UCL Institute of Health Equity
Supplier
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNCM-7343-ZHTN
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom
Email: researchservices@ucl.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
North East Lincolnshire Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXNN-3676-XCQV
Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square
Grimsby
DN31 1HU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nelincs.gov.uk
Website: http://www.nelincs.gov.uk
Region: UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government