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QUB/2479/23 Northern Ireland Cohort for Longitudinal Study of Ageing NICOLA Wave 3 Survey

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Award

29 Jan 2024 at 09:59

Tender

29 Nov 2023 at 19:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen's University Belfast has recently completed the tender process for the "QUB/2479/23 Northern Ireland Cohort for Longitudinal Study of Ageing NICOLA Wave 3 Survey." This contract was awarded for the provision of research consultancy services related to public health research on ageing in Northern Ireland. The project aims to improve data quality and quantity regarding older people's experiences, with a total contract value of £1,850,000. The contracting process was conducted under an open procedure with an accelerated timeline due to urgency, and the award was given to Ipsos UK Northern Ireland.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses active in the research consultancy services industry to engage in a significant public health project focusing on ageing in Northern Ireland. Companies with experience in survey services, particularly related to public health studies, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The venue for the project is located in Belfast, and the contract includes an option for extension for up to 12 months, further enhancing business growth prospects.

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Notice Title

QUB/2479/23 Northern Ireland Cohort for Longitudinal Study of Ageing NICOLA Wave 3 Survey

Notice Description

Contract for The Provision of Research Consultancy Services - Northern Ireland Cohort for Longitudinal Study of Ageing (NICOLA) Wave 3 SurveySchool of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical SciencesNICOLA (Northern Ireland Cohort for Longitudinal Study of Ageing), Northern Ireland's largest public health research project, led by Queens University Belfast, aims to produce a substantial improvement in the quantity and quality of data, research and information relating to older people and ageing in Northern Ireland. The NICOLA study at the Centre for Public Health in Queen's has secured funding to commence the thirdwave of this longitudinal ageing study.There are two previous waves of data collected by a Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) survey. The research is designed to follow Waves 1 and 2 of the NICOLA study and broadly harmonise with other longitudinal ageing surveys undertaken by Trinity College Dublin.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NICOLA (Northern Ireland Cohort for Longitudinal Study of Ageing), Northern Irelands largest public health research project, led by Queens University Belfast, aims to produce a substantial improvement in the quantity and quality of data, research and information relating to older people and ageing in Northern Ireland. The NICOLA study at the Centre for Public Health in Queen's has secured funding to commencethe third wave of this longitudinal ageing study.There are two previous waves of data collected by a Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) survey. The research is designed to follow Waves 1 & 2 of the NICOLA study and broadly harmonise with other longitudinal ageing surveys undertaken by Trinity College Dublin (The Irish Longitudinal Study of Ageing - TILDA) and by University College London (the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing - ELSA) in their follow up Waves. This wave will target a cohort of 6000 subjects to obtain information in relation to the experiences of ageing together, with a range of other dimensions of lifestyle, health and socio-economic circumstances.

Options: Option to extend the survey requirements for for up to 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend for for up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041ddc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002860-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79311100 - Survey design services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,850,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Possibly 2026, should funding become available.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Additional Buyers

QUEEN' UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Contact Name
Shauna Ryan
Contact Email
shauna.ryan@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS UK NORTHERN IRELAND

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