Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be8-44e6-71bd-adf8-bc109a446713/ymarfer-gwrando-dwfn-rhaglen-marmot-marmot-programme-deep-listening-exercise closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Ymarfer Gwrando Dwfn Rhaglen Marmot Marmot Programme Deep Listening Exercise [Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cyngor-bwrdeistref-sirol-merthyr-tudful-merthyr-tydfil-county-borough-council) Estimated value £77,000 Published 24 Aug 2026 Deadline Closed 14 Sept 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful yn ceisio penodi darparwr cymwys a phrofiadol priodol i ddylunio a chyflwyno Ymarfer Gwrando Dwfn i gefnogi Rhaglen Marmot Merthyr Tudful. Bydd y darparwr penodedig yn gweithio ar y cyd â'r Cyngor, Prifysgol De Cymru, partneriaid Bwrdd Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus Cwm Taf Morgannwg, rhanddeiliaid lleol a chymunedau i gasglu, dadansoddi ac adrodd ar brofiadau byw trigolion ledled y Fwrdeistref Sirol. Bydd yr ymarfer yn llywio datblygu polisi yn y dyfodol, cynllunio gwasanaethau ac ymyriadau seiliedig ar le gyda'r nod o leihau anghydraddoldebau iechyd a gwella lles. Bydd y contract yn cynnwys: Datblygu methodoleg ymgysylltu ac ymchwil fanwl. Cyd-gynhyrchu cwestiynau ymchwil a dulliau ymgysylltu â rhanddeiliaid allweddol. Recriwtio, hyfforddi a chefnogi ymchwilwyr cymunedol a/neu gyfranogwyr lleol. Darparu gweithgareddau ymgysylltu cynhwysol gyda phreswylwyr, gan gynnwys y rhai o grwpiau sydd wedi'u tangynrychioli ac sy'n cael eu clywed yn anaml iawn. Casglu mewnwelediad ansoddol a meintiol trwy ystod o ddulliau ymgysylltu â'r gymuned. Dadansoddi a dehongli canfyddiadau, nodi themâu allweddol, materion a chyfleoedd. Cynhyrchu adroddiadau, cyflwyniadau ac argymhellion i gefnogi gweithrediad Rhaglen Marmot. Trosglwyddo gwybodaeth a sgiliau i bartneriaid lleol i gefnogi ymgysylltu â'r gymuned yn y dyfodol ac adeiladu gallu cymunedol. Bydd disgwyl i'r darparwr ddangos profiad mewn ymgysylltu â'r gymuned, ymchwil gyfranogol, anghydraddoldebau iechyd, cyd-gynhyrchu a gweithio gyda chymunedau amrywiol. Rhaid i gyflawni gyd-fynd ag egwyddorion Agenda Marmot a Deddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol (Cymru) 2015. Yn ogystal â'r gofynion craidd, bydd disgwyl i'r darparwr llwyddiannus gyflawni canlyniadau gwerth cymdeithasol sy'n cyfrannu at adeiladu gallu cymunedol, datblygu sgiliau, mwy o gyfranogiad dinesig a manteision cynaliadwy i gymunedau Merthyr Tudful. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to design and deliver a Deep Listening Exercise in support of the Merthyr Tydfil Marmot Programme. The appointed provider will work collaboratively with the Council, University of South Wales, Cwm Taf Morgannwg Public Services Board partners, local stakeholders and communities to gather, analyse and report on the lived experiences of residents across the County Borough. The exercise will inform future policy development, service planning and place-based interventions aimed at reducing health inequalities and improving wellbeing. The contract will include: Development of a detailed engagement and research methodology. Co-production of research questions and engagement approaches with key stakeholders. Recruitment, training and support of community researchers and/or local participants. Delivery of inclusive engagement activities with residents, including those from underrepresented and seldom-heard groups. Collection of qualitative and quantitative insight through a range of community engagement methods. Analysis and interpretation of findings, identifying key themes, issues and opportunities. Production of reports, presentations and recommendations to support implementation of the Marmot Programme. Transfer of knowledge and skills to local partners to support future community engagement and community capacity building. The provider will be expected to demonstrate experience in community engagement, participatory research, health inequalities, co-production and working with diverse communities. Delivery must align with the principles of the Marmot Agenda and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. In addition to the core requirements, the successful provider will be expected to deliver social value outcomes that contribute to community capacity building, skills development, increased civic participation and sustainable benefits for the communities of Merthyr Tydfil. Read full description ## CPV classification Research consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06eaf0-2026-08-24T16:24:03+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06eaf0-2026-08-24T16:24:03+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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