Gambling Needs Assessment
Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
4 September 2026
9 days remaining
Published
24 August 2026
Type
N/A
Full Description
PLEASE NOTE: SITE IS NOW FULLY WORKING AND ACCESSABLE, DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 5PM 4TH SEPTEMBER<br>To produce a comprehensive gambling harms needs assessment for Sandwell, alongside the development of a local Gambling Harms Strategy and a clear delivery plan to inform future commissioning and system development.<br>Objectives:<br>• Undertake a population-level needs assessment covering all age groups<br>• Understanding of gambling behaviours across different communities in Sandwell <br>• A clear picture of the local gambling landscape <br>• Assess harms across online and in-person gambling<br>• Identify and understand the impact on affected others (families, carers, communities)<br>• Deliver an in-depth qualitative research component<br>• Map current services, pathways and gaps<br>• Identify priority populations and inequalities. <br>• Explore the relationship between ethnicity, racism and gambling-related harms in Sandwell, including any differential experiences, barriers to support and evidence relating to structural inequalities<br>• Develop an evidence-based local Gambling Harms Strategy aligned to national guidance, including the OHID menu of interventions, and local system priorities<br>• Produce a delivery plan with prioritised, actionable recommendations<br>Please note that any clarification requests must be submitted via the portal no later than 27 August 2026.<br>Please also note that the deadline for quote submissions is 5:00 pm on 4 September 2026.
Submission Instructions
PLEASE NOTE: SITE IS NOW FULLY WORKING AND ACCESSABLE, DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 5PM 4TH SEPTEMBER<br>To produce a comprehensive gambling harms needs assessment for Sandwell, alongside the development of a local Gambling Harms Strategy and a clear delivery plan to inform future commissioning and system development.<br>Objectives:<br>• Undertake a population-level needs assessment covering all age groups<br>• Understanding of gambling behaviours across different communities in Sandwell <br>• A clear picture of the local gambling landscape <br>• Assess harms across online and in-person gambling<br>• Identify and understand the impact on affected others (families, carers, communities)<br>• Deliver an in-depth qualitative research component<br>• Map current services, pathways and gaps<br>• Identify priority populations and inequalities. <br>• Explore the relationship between ethnicity, racism and gambling-related harms in Sandwell, including any differential experiences, barriers to support and evidence relating to structural inequalities<br>• Develop an evidence-based local Gambling Harms Strategy aligned to national guidance, including the OHID menu of interventions, and local system priorities<br>• Produce a delivery plan with prioritised, actionable recommendations<br>Please note that any clarification requests must be submitted via the portal no later than 27 August 2026.<br>Please also note that the deadline for quote submissions is 5:00 pm on 4 September 2026.
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The contract is for a consultancy to carry out a detailed gambling harms needs assessment for Sandwell, create a local Gambling Harms Strategy and a practical delivery plan, aimed at informing future services and commissioning.
Requirements
- Undertake a population‑level needs assessment covering all age groups
- Analyse gambling behaviours across all communities in Sandwell
- Assess harms from both online and in‑person gambling
- Identify impacts on affected others such as families, carers and communities
- Deliver an in‑depth qualitative research component
- Map existing services, pathways and gaps
- Identify priority populations and inequalities
- Explore the relationship between ethnicity, racism and gambling‑related harms, including barriers to support
- Develop an evidence‑based local Gambling Harms Strategy aligned to national guidance and the OHID menu of interventions
- Produce a delivery plan with prioritised, actionable recommendations
- Submit any clarification requests via the portal by 27 August 2026
- Submit the final quote by 5:00 pm on 4 September 2026
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Produce a comprehensive gambling harms needs assessment for the whole Sandwell population
- Conduct qualitative research (interviews, focus groups, case studies) to capture lived experience
- Map current gambling‑related services, referral pathways and identify service gaps
- Analyse the influence of ethnicity and racism on gambling harms and access to support
- Draft an evidence‑based local Gambling Harms Strategy that follows OHID recommendations
- Create a clear delivery plan with prioritised actions and timelines for future commissioning
How to Read This Tender
- 1Read the ‘Objectives’ section carefully – it lists every deliverable the buyer expects; match each to a work package in your proposal
- 2Note the mandatory dates: clarification by 27 Aug 2026 and final quote by 4 Sep 2026 – missing these will disqualify you
- 3The reference to the OHID menu of interventions means you need to be familiar with the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities guidance on gambling‑related interventions
- 4Look for any hidden qualification requirements in the full tender documents (e.g., experience in public‑health research, GDPR compliance, DBS checks)
- 5Beware of scope creep – the buyer wants both a needs assessment and a full strategy plus a delivery plan, so budget and timeline must cover all three stages
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Key Dates
Published
24 August 2026
Submission deadline
4 September 2026
Notice type
Tender
Source
council:sandwell-metropolitan-borough-council
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