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MARKET RESEARCH ON HEALTHY AGEING

HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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07 Aug 2026 at 09:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hywel Dda University Health Board, based in Carmarthen, UK, is conducting an active tendering process titled "Market Research on Healthy Ageing" within the services category. The procurement aims to commission research service providers to gain insights into healthy ageing among adults aged 40 and over in the Hywel Dda area. This open competition process began on 7th August 2026, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 4th September 2026. Interested parties can make enquiries until 26th August 2026. The contract, valued at up to £50,000, will cover a period from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2027 and will largely focus on regional impacts in the Carmarthen area.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in health or social care. By participating, businesses can contribute to shaping health policies and interventions that are effective in addressing needs and improving services related to ageing. Companies with a strong background in mixed-methods research and those that can deliver high-quality insights into behavioural and communication aspects will be well suited to compete. The tender is especially favourable for SMEs, aligning with the lot's suitability criteria, providing an entry point into public sector contracts and fostering potential future collaborations with healthcare institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MARKET RESEARCH ON HEALTHY AGEING

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) is seeking to commission a provider to undertake research which will help inform service planning, identify unmet needs, and support decision making for commissioning, policy development, and partnership working. The aim of the research is to generate robust insights into the needs, behaviours, attitudes, and market opportunities related to healthy ageing in the HDUHB area, enabling informed strategy and service design. The research will address four (4) key objectives: * Population Insights * Market and Service Landscape * Behavioural and Communication Insights * Strategic and Commissioning Insight The research will focus on adults aged 40 years and over, including priority subgroups, recognising that healthy ageing begins well before older age and that preventative interventions are most effective when adopted earlier in life. The research will also explore how different population groups perceive, experience, and engage with healthy ageing, identifying opportunities to improve preventative health outcomes and service delivery. A robust mixed-methods research approach will be used, combining quantitative, qualitative, and secondary research elements to provide a comprehensive understanding of healthy ageing needs, behaviours, experiences, and future opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06decf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075161-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BT
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

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