Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbc-0416-70c4-99e1-e67a0847e87d/smoking-and-tobacco-behavioural-research-agreement awarded GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Smoking and Tobacco Behavioural Research Agreement [Nottingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nottingham-city-council) Pays 59% within 30 days Estimated value £75,000 Published 4 Apr 2023 Deadline Closed 8 Jan 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Behavioural Insights and Social Marketing Project - Smoking and Tobacco Objectives: • To develop a good understanding of why people smoke/vape in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire • Provoke a community commitment to a smoke free city and county • To increase awareness in adolescents and parents of the health impact of vaping. • To understand the prevalence and why young people vape in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire • To understand if there are any community variations in smoking behaviour within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire • Develop a clear relatable brand and associated social marketing campaign Below is an outline of the key themes of the project including scoping by Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire of what each theme could contain. Branding: Creation of an empowering, recognisable, and relevant brand for the Smoking and Tobacco Control strategy and workstreams across Nottinghamshire. Vaping habits of adolescents: Insight and in-depth understanding of why and how children and young people (CYP) vape including exploration of factors that have protected adolescents from vaping We would like an understanding of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire specific, • Reasons they start vaping • Influences and enablers. • How they get access • Their perception of harm • Have they gone straight to vaping (previous smoker of cigarettes / cannabis • What they vape i.e., nicotine based, cannabis based, both • Type of vape/e-cig i.e., disposable, re-useable, bright colours, model As part of this insight, we would also like some inclusion of parent / responsible adult views and understanding of similar themes; Perception of harm, were they the enabler, do they recognise the scale of the problem in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Smoke Free Spaces: For this area we would like insight and understanding on the following; • Which places in the city/ county should be smoke free (if any) and why for example, children's play areas, side lines of sports pitches and school gates. • How could this be sold to residents - marketing and messaging • How best would a smoke free space be managed/policed. • Which areas have residents noticed are hot spots for smoking and for vaping locally. Social Movement: • Do residents want/care about a Smoke Free City / County? • What would it mean to them, is it something they would get behind and feel proud about? • Advocacy - everyone across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire with the same messaging, approach, and thoughts Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6e1e905b-55c8-423b-83f6-f24a0da56ce6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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