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# Understanding the experiences of physically inactive people in mid-life

Buyer: CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3fa6139-0067-45ee-831c-c95e8cce024b

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## Summary

The Centre for Ageing Better Limited is seeking to understand the experiences of physically inactive people in mid-life through a research project titled "Understanding the experiences of physically inactive people in mid-life." The initiative, classified under research and development services, is located in England and is currently in the award stage after completing the tender process. The contract period commenced on 1 October 2020 and will run until 30 July 2021, with a total budget of £54,485. The deadline for submission during the tender phase was 4pm on 28 August 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and voluntary community sector entities to engage in vital research addressing physical inactivity, particularly among mid-life populations facing various socio-economic challenges. Interested businesses specialising in research methodologies, qualitative studies, and health consultancy services would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this project could not only enhance the understanding of physical inactivity factors but also contribute to developing tailored interventions that could significantly positively impact community health outcomes.

## Notice

Physical inactivity is one of the top risk factors for developing conditions that lead to preventable disability in later life. Yet the proportion of people who are physically inactive generally increases with age. And those who are unemployed, have a long-term condition or disability, are from black and minority ethnic groups or are from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to be inactive than others of the same age. These groups are thus at increased risk of poor health outcomes in later life. Ageing Better wants to understand more about the diversity of experiences of people in mid-life who are physically inactive. To address this, we are commissioning a research project encompassing an evidence review and qualitative research with a diverse group of physically inactive people in mid-life. We want to summarise the existing evidence base on inactivity as it relates to our age cohort, looking at who is most likely to be inactive, and some of the enablers and barriers they identify. We know that much of the existing evidence comes from surveys and does not always sufficiently explore our specific age cohort. We therefore believe that capturing the attitudes and experiences of the most inactive through a qualitative piece of work will give us a richer understanding of how physical inactivity intersects with people's life stages and personal characteristics. This ITT is one of two projects that we are commissioning to initiate our work on physical activity. Additional information: Deadline is 4pm on 28 August 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0762ae2a-8952-4268-a063-b5e839e506d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,485 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 4HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0762ae2a-8952-4268-a063-b5e839e506d9
- 20 Jul 2020 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/452001e2-fc3b-4ba0-a24d-5e1fc1756027

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0762ae2a-8952-4268-a063-b5e839e506d9
  23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/452001e2-fc3b-4ba0-a24d-5e1fc1756027
  20th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/itt-understanding-experiences-physically-inactive-people-mid-life
  ITT and Submission Forms

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ageing-better.org.uk

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