Scope
Reference
NCC1573
Description
This research project will use appropriate evidence-based behaviour change theories to identify factors (e.g. personal, institutional, or systemic) that are barriers or enablers to embedding the CF approach across Northumberland County Council and key partners.
The results of this analysis will support NCC and relevant partner organisations to understand and address these barriers and enablers to move further and faster to adopting the Communities First approach.
Methods and measurement
The Provider will propose their methodology in their tender submission for this work, but broadly it will be expected to include:
• Selection and application of appropriate evidence-based behaviour change theory/theories to underpin the analysis.
• Identification of the target behaviours that professionals and/or organisations need to adopt in order to implement the Communities First approach (also involve identifying current behaviours that do not support the approach and need to change). This would involve initial scoping work with NCC and key system partners to identify the target behaviours.
• Use of appropriate qualitative research methodologies to analyse barriers and enablers for professionals and the wider organisation to delivering Communities First approach, using the evidence based behaviour change theory (see point 1 above).
• Include both retrospective evaluation of adoption to date and analysis of anticipated barriers and enablers for wider adoption of the Communities First approach.
• Provide relevant recommendations to support successful implementation and maintenance of Communities First approach across NCC and key system partners.
Contract 1. NCC1573 Communities First Behaviour Change
Supplier
Contract value
- £33,257 excluding VAT
- £39,908.40 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
15 September 2025
Contract dates
- 15 September 2025 to 14 August 2026
- 11 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services
Contract locations
- UKC21 - Northumberland
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Newcastle University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLZG-2736-PGDD
King's Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom
Email: bdecalls@newcastle.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. NCC1573 Communities First Behaviour Change
Contracting authority
Northumberland County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJJX-1133-JRGV
County Hall
Morpeth
NE61 2EF
United Kingdom
Region: UKC21 - Northumberland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government