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title: "A Study Into The Factors Which Influence Rightsizing In Later Life"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-143001"
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buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# A Study Into The Factors Which Influence Rightsizing In Later Life

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-143001

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council has awarded a contract for services to Housing Lin Enterprises Ltd, focusing on conducting a study into the factors influencing Rightsizing in later life. This involves research into older persons' choice to move homes to enhance their quality of life, aiding the Council's Local Housing Market Assessment and future planning through the 2nd Replacement Local Development Plan up to 2035. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 11th December 2024. The initial tender was issued on 12th July 2024, with a closing date for submissions on 14th August 2024, and was accessible via the Proactis Supplier Portal.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for enterprises specializing in research, consultancy, and developmental services within the housing sector. It is well-suited for companies capable of providing insights into economic, social, and market research, particularly those involved in research and development consultancy services. The open procurement method indicates that consortia bidding is welcomed, allowing businesses to collaborate and leverage their combined expertise to fulfil the contract successfully. The focus on rightsizing in later life aligns with social value and community benefits, supporting economic and social objectives, an ideal fit for businesses prioritising community impact alongside performance.

## Notice

Caerphilly County Borough Council (the "Council") has awarded a contract for the provision of a study into the factors which influence Rightsizing in later life. In this context, Rightsizing is described as an older persons' active, positive choice to move home as a means of improving their quality of life ("Rightsizing"). The term 'older people or older persons' in this context relates to people over the age of 55.The subsequent report will supplement the Council's Local Housing Market Assessment to provide a greater understanding of older persons' housing needs and inform the production of the second (2nd) Replacement Local Development Plan (2RLDP), which will set out the planning policy context for future development in the period up to 2035.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143001 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7WF |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOUSING LIN ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 11:57 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143001
- 12 Jul 2024 at 14:54 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143001

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk

## Provenance

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