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

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041ddc

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002860-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Possibly 2026, should funding become available. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,850,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Additional buyers | QUEEN' UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS UK NORTHERN IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311100 - Survey design services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2024 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002860-2024
- 29 Nov 2023 at 19:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035286-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/

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