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Broad Cohorts Research - Inactivity Trailblazer Programme

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 16:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 13:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed the award stage for the "Broad Cohorts Research - Inactivity Trailblazer Programme," a tender aimed at addressing economic inactivity within specific demographic groups. The contracting process sought qualitative research services, with Qa Research appointed as the supplier. The procurement focused on research into 16-24-year-olds, 50-64-year-olds, individuals inactive due to long-term illness, and those in rural areas. With an open competition procurement method below the threshold, the programme commenced activities on 5th March 2026 and is set to conclude by 17th July 2026. This tender falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with the contracting authority based in Northallerton, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research and economic inactivity analysis, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) capable of delivering robust consultancy services. Organisations with expertise in demographic analysis and interventions for economic activation may find competitive advantages in these opportunities, especially those with innovative solutions addressing regional development challenges. Establishing partnerships with the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority could enhance business growth through involvement in strategic government initiatives. The programme's emphasis on high-quality research creates prospects for companies aiming to influence local policy and contribute to socioeconomic improvements.

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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/025403-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,822 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QA RESEARCH

Further Information

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