Tender

Broad Cohorts Research - Inactivity Trailblazer Programme

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Nov 2025 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Broad Cohorts Research - Inactivity Trailblazer Programme". This initiative falls under the services sector, specifically research and development services. The programme aims to conduct qualitative research into economic inactivity across selected demographic groups, contributing to regional interventions. The procurement adopts an open method and has a value of £50,000. Interested parties should take note of the submission deadline on 2nd December 2025, with enquiries accepted until 25th November 2025. The project is based in the United Kingdom and focuses on key regions, including Northallerton in the UKE22 area.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with expertise in socio-economic studies or capacity to handle high-quality qualitative research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those involved in social enterprises or voluntary organisations (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the programme’s suitability requirements. The tender provides a growth platform for businesses looking to contribute to significant regional socio-economic projects, offering an advantageous platform for service providers with strategic insights into the impacts of economic inactivity. A strong proposal can leverage the price-to-quality ratio of 20:80, emphasising quality deliverables in this competitive tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broad Cohorts Research - Inactivity Trailblazer Programme

Notice Description

YNYCA is seeking to commission a specialist external provider to deliver high-quality qualitative research into economic inactivity across four key priority cohorts: - 16-24 year olds - 50-64 year olds - People who are economically inactive due to long-term sickness - People living in rural areas This research will support the Trailblazer programme's ambitions to reduce economic inactivity in the region, inform future interventions, and contribute to the wider understanding of economic inactivity in the region

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfa0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073199-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joel.green@york.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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