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title: "Broad Cohorts Research - Inactivity Trailblazer Programme"
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# Broad Cohorts Research - Inactivity Trailblazer Programme

Buyer: YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfa0

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025403-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,822 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QA RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 16:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025403-2026
- 12 Nov 2025 at 13:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073199-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025403-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073199-2025
  12th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=YORTENDER
  Please find by searching Broad Cohorts Research - Inactivity Trailblazer Programme, Reference 105094.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qaresearch.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders?B=YORTENDER,pleasefindbysearchingBroadCohortsResearch-InactivityTrailblazerProgramme,Reference105094.

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