RESEARCH OF THE HOUSING PATHWAYS AND THE EXPERIENCES OF OLDER PEOPLE
IN THE PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR
BACKGROUND:
Threshold is a national housing charity, founded in **Apply on the
website**, with regional advice centres in Dublin, Cork, and Galway.
Threshold provides frontline advice, advocacy, and support services to
those facing housing problems in Ireland and operates the national
Tenancy Protection Service. Threshold promotes policy and legal change
in housing provision through research and evidence-basedsolutions.
Threshold also conducts surveys, analysis and research into the
experience of private renters. Based on these, and on the information
from our client database, we devise policy solutions and make
proposals to Government on how to make the private rented sector a
fairer, more affordable, better quality and more secure place in which
to live and to call home.
ALONE is a national organisation that strives to enable older people
to age at home, safely and securely, for as long as they wish. We work
with all older people, including those who are lonely, isolated, frail
or ill, homeless, living in poverty, or are facing other difficulties.
We provide an integrated system of Support Coordination, Practical
Supports, Befriending, a variety of Phone Services, Social
Prescribing, Housing with Support, and assistive technology. We use
support plans, provide a point of contact for access to health, social
care, housing, transport and other arising needs using technology and
other services and activities to improve physical, emotional and
mental wellbeing.
We have an engaged fleet of nearly 3,**Apply on the website**
volunteers who are matched to older people through our Support and
Telephone Befriending initiative. Our volunteers offer their time by
linking in with their older person through visits, conducting
practical supports and being a companion.
Renting has traditionally been considered a transitional tenure in
Ireland, mostly on the way to home ownership. Since the global
financial crisis, home ownership has declined in Ireland, and given
low levels of social housing provision through traditional routes,
more people are in the private rented sector for longer and
increasingly into older age.
AIM
The aim of the research is to assess the ability of the private rented
sector to operate as a reliable tenure alternative to home ownership
or traditional social housing solutions for older people from **Apply
on the website** years upwards and to make recommendations for policy
and legislative change, propose housing solutions, mitigating measures
for the private rented sector and alternative housing pathways.
INVITATION FOR RESEARCH TENDERS:
We invite Tenders to complete research to achieve the aim, as set out
above which. Tenders will be evaluated and the project overseen by a
research advisory group composed of representatives of both Threshold
and ALONE.
THE RESEARCH:
The project will include:
* A review of Irish literature, grey literature and literature from
other jurisdictions where the PRS is a viable tenure choice as well as
comparable jurisdictionson the private rented sector. The review will
include a focus on the needs and aspirations of older and ageing
people, the impact of housing tenure on health and well-being,
population size, demographics and future projections.
* Primary research to include, up to **Apply on the website**,
semi-structured qualitative interviews across a mix of individuals and
focus groups of older renters, the composition to be agreed with the
advisory group; semi structured interviews with a minimum of**Apply on
the website**specialist organisations in the statutory and voluntary
sectors working with and supporting older people who are renting; and
a quantitative survey of older renters.
* Secondary Research to include analysis of data from the respective
Threshold and ALONE services database, other datasets as relevant.
* Investigation of the data to gain an understanding of the
experiences of older renters in Ireland, in terms of: -how, when and
why they entered the sector-the needs, vulnerabilities and agency of
older renters in the sector -the housing aspirations, preferences and
assets of this group of renters -experiences of homelessness and/or
housing insecurity
* Determining the current population size, demographics,
socio-economic profile, eligibility of social housing, projections for
**Apply on the website**, **Apply on the website** and **Apply on the
website** years? time and what this means for Irish housing and
social welfare system
* The profile of respondents should be drawn out across three age
categories ?**Apply on the website** years to **Apply on the
website** years, **Apply on the website** years to **Apply on the
website** years and **Apply on the website** years plus.
* Determining the housing pathways of older tenants? and assess
how they arrived in, remained in or returned to the sector?the
deciding factors for renting to include considerations such as cost,
location, supports, transport links etc.
* Measuring the impact of renting on older tenants? well-being in
terms of:
-satisfaction with their accommodation to include location, rent,
relationship with the accommodation provider
-housing type, tenure and location-physical and mental health and
physical mobility
-income and pensions, savings, debt and assets, and ability to pay
rent
-ability to follow COVID-**Apply on the website** health advice in
shared housing and/or license arrangements
-relationships, family and social connectedness
-feelings of physical security-access to, and use of, other services
including social care-ability to modify / adapt their rented homes
according to their needs
-eligibility for home care schemes
-energy efficiency, standards and repairs issues in their home
-ability to move within the private rented sector to source
appropriate accommodation-risk of tenancy termination / homelessness
-the impact of the COVID-**Apply on the website** pandemic on the
above for ageing and older renters living in the PRS
* Assessing the impact of the asset-based welfare system on older
renters without recourse to such assets, including pensions, access to
home or institutional care, household budgeting,
* Outlining the aspirations, agency and perceived options of older
renters and the factors determining these, with regard to:
-tenure security and housing options
-access to care and supports
-economic security
-health and social life
* A description and explanation of methodologies used in the project
* The development of findings arising from the analysis of the
research
* The production of policy recommendations for the private rented
sector, propose housing solutions, mitigating measures for the private
rented sector and alternative housing pathways based on these findings
and agreed with both organisations
* Recommendations for best practice in respect of delivery of
housing for older people in the private rented sector
* Regular updates to, and communication on progress with the
research advisory group
* A draft report for review by the research advisory group
* A final report for publication by ALONE and Threshold
TENDER SUBMISSION:
The submission should include a summary of the applicant?s previous
experience and qualifications, a table of contents of the tender
document, a proposed methodology, any relevant appendices, a timeline
for all work activities and completion, the duration of days to carry
out the work, details of costs, examples of previous relevant work and
contact details of two referees.
Tender assessment will be based on the following:
* Applicant?s ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the
tender request
* Applicant?s understanding of Threshold, ALONE, of the needs of
older people, the private rented sector as a housing tenure and the
social housing system in Ireland including the various types of social
housing and social housing solutions.
* Ability to address areas from physical and mental health
assessment to risk of termination and eligibility for home care
* Experience of having previously conducted similar projects
conducting primary research and analysis on similar social / housing
issues
* Proven track record of report writing, including specific findings
and meaningful, realistic recommendations for policy
* A proposed structure for the envisaged report
* Clear and realistic timelines and project plan
* The project?s value for money and price competitiveness
* The successful applicant will ensure that the work facilitates
consistency, clarity, and equality and reflects the culture and values
of Threshold and the ALONE. Timeline
The deadline for receipt of applications is **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**RD
JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Any candidate under consideration will be asked to present on their
Tender. The desired target date for project delivery is the **Apply on
the website**th of November **Apply on the website**.
BUDGET
The budget for this project will not exceed ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website**, inclusive of VAT.
A full breakdown of costs associated with the different elements of
the project should be provided together with the proposal, including
VAT where relevant.
The fee will be inclusive of all costs (for example, administrative
costs, VAT, and travel) but not publication of the final report.
Price increases during the term of the contract will not be accepted.
Please include two references from similar recently completed
projects.
Tender submissions should be emailed to Andrew Rooney, Policy Officer,
at **Apply on the website**.
GDPR
All parties agree to hold confidential all information, documentation
and other materials received, provided, or obtained arising from their
participation in this process.
All the information requested from you and collected by Threshold and
ALONE during this Tender application process is necessary and relevant
to the performance of the process. We will treat all information you
supply with the utmost confidentiality and in line with current data
protection law. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
data protection/GDPR document before commencement of the project.
If you have any questions about the use of your data during the Tender
process or wish to know how your data will be treated if you engage in
this process with Threshold and ALONE, please contact our Data
Protection Officer at **Apply on the website** (data protection
queries only).
REQUEST FOR TENDER
RESEARCH OF THE HOUSING PATHWAYS AND THE EXPERIENCES OF OLDER PEOPLE
IN THE PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR
BACKGROUND:
Threshold is a national housing charity, founded in **Apply on the
website**, with regional advice centres in Dublin, Cork, and Galway.
Threshold provides frontline advice, advocacy, and support services to
those facing housing problems in Ireland and operates the national
Tenancy Protection Service. Threshold promotes policy and legal change
in housing provision through research and evidence-basedsolutions.
Threshold also conducts surveys, analysis and research into the
experience of private renters. Based on these, and on the information
from our client database, we devise policy solutions and make
proposals to Government on how to make the private rented sector a
fairer, more affordable, better quality and more secure place in which
to live and to call home.
ALONE is a national organisation that strives to enable older people
to age at home, safely and securely, for as long as they wish. We work
with all older people, including those who are lonely, isolated, frail
or ill, homeless, living in poverty, or are facing other difficulties.
We provide an integrated system of Support Coordination, Practical
Supports, Befriending, a variety of Phone Services, Social
Prescribing, Housing with Support, and assistive technology. We use
support plans, provide a point of contact for access to health, social
care, housing, transport and other arising needs using technology and
other services and activities to improve physical, emotional and
mental wellbeing.
We have an engaged fleet of nearly 3,**Apply on the website**
volunteers who are matched to older people through our Support and
Telephone Befriending initiative. Our volunteers offer their time by
linking in with their older person through visits, conducting
practical supports and being a companion.
Renting has traditionally been considered a transitional tenure in
Ireland, mostly on the way to home ownership. Since the global
financial crisis, home ownership has declined in Ireland, and given
low levels of social housing provision through traditional routes,
more people are in the private rented sector for longer and
increasingly into older age.
AIM
The aim of the research is to assess the ability of the private rented
sector to operate as a reliable tenure alternative to home ownership
or traditional social housing solutions for older people from **Apply
on the website** years upwards and to make recommendations for policy
and legislative change, propose housing solutions, mitigating measures
for the private rented sector and alternative housing pathways.
INVITATION FOR RESEARCH TENDERS:
We invite Tenders to complete research to achieve the aim, as set out
above which. Tenders will be evaluated and the project overseen by a
research advisory group composed of representatives of both Threshold
and ALONE.
THE RESEARCH:
The project will include:
* A review of Irish literature, grey literature and literature from
other jurisdictions where the PRS is a viable tenure choice as well as
comparable jurisdictionson the private rented sector. The review will
include a focus on the needs and aspirations of older and ageing
people, the impact of housing tenure on health and well-being,
population size, demographics and future projections.
* Primary research to include, up to **Apply on the website**,
semi-structured qualitative interviews across a mix of individuals and
focus groups of older renters, the composition to be agreed with the
advisory group; semi structured interviews with a minimum of**Apply on
the website**specialist organisations in the statutory and voluntary
sectors working with and supporting older people who are renting; and
a quantitative survey of older renters.
* Secondary Research to include analysis of data from the respective
Threshold and ALONE services database, other datasets as relevant.
* Investigation of the data to gain an understanding of the
experiences of older renters in Ireland, in terms of: -how, when and
why they entered the sector-the needs, vulnerabilities and agency of
older renters in the sector -the housing aspirations, preferences and
assets of this group of renters -experiences of homelessness and/or
housing insecurity
* Determining the current population size, demographics,
socio-economic profile, eligibility of social housing, projections for
**Apply on the website**, **Apply on the website** and **Apply on the
website** years? time and what this means for Irish housing and
social welfare system
* The profile of respondents should be drawn out across three age
categories ?**Apply on the website** years to **Apply on the
website** years, **Apply on the website** years to **Apply on the
website** years and **Apply on the website** years plus.
* Determining the housing pathways of older tenants? and assess
how they arrived in, remained in or returned to the sector?the
deciding factors for renting to include considerations such as cost,
location, supports, transport links etc.
* Measuring the impact of renting on older tenants? well-being in
terms of:
-satisfaction with their accommodation to include location, rent,
relationship with the accommodation provider
-housing type, tenure and location-physical and mental health and
physical mobility
-income and pensions, savings, debt and assets, and ability to pay
rent
-ability to follow COVID-**Apply on the website** health advice in
shared housing and/or license arrangements
-relationships, family and social connectedness
-feelings of physical security-access to, and use of, other services
including social care-ability to modify / adapt their rented homes
according to their needs
-eligibility for home care schemes
-energy efficiency, standards and repairs issues in their home
-ability to move within the private rented sector to source
appropriate accommodation-risk of tenancy termination / homelessness
-the impact of the COVID-**Apply on the website** pandemic on the
above for ageing and older renters living in the PRS
* Assessing the impact of the asset-based welfare system on older
renters without recourse to such assets, including pensions, access to
home or institutional care, household budgeting,
* Outlining the aspirations, agency and perceived options of older
renters and the factors determining these, with regard to:
-tenure security and housing options
-access to care and supports
-economic security
-health and social life
* A description and explanation of methodologies used in the project
* The development of findings arising from the analysis of the
research
* The production of policy recommendations for the private rented
sector, propose housing solutions, mitigating measures for the private
rented sector and alternative housing pathways based on these findings
and agreed with both organisations
* Recommendations for best practice in respect of delivery of
housing for older people in the private rented sector
* Regular updates to, and communication on progress with the
research advisory group
* A draft report for review by the research advisory group
* A final report for publication by ALONE and Threshold
TENDER SUBMISSION:
The submission should include a summary of the applicant?s previous
experience and qualifications, a table of contents of the tender
document, a proposed methodology, any relevant appendices, a timeline
for all work activities and completion, the duration of days to carry
out the work, details of costs, examples of previous relevant work and
contact details of two referees.
Tender assessment will be based on the following:
* Applicant?s ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the
tender request
* Applicant?s understanding of Threshold, ALONE, of the needs of
older people, the private rented sector as a housing tenure and the
social housing system in Ireland including the various types of social
housing and social housing solutions.
* Ability to address areas from physical and mental health
assessment to risk of termination and eligibility for home care
* Experience of having previously conducted similar projects
conducting primary research and analysis on similar social / housing
issues
* Proven track record of report writing, including specific findings
and meaningful, realistic recommendations for policy
* A proposed structure for the envisaged report
* Clear and realistic timelines and project plan
* The project?s value for money and price competitiveness
* The successful applicant will ensure that the work facilitates
consistency, clarity, and equality and reflects the culture and values
of Threshold and the ALONE. Timeline
The deadline for receipt of applications is **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**RD
JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Any candidate under consideration will be asked to present on their
Tender. The desired target date for project delivery is the **Apply on
the website**th of November **Apply on the website**.
BUDGET
The budget for this project will not exceed ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website**, inclusive of VAT.
A full breakdown of costs associated with the different elements of
the project should be provided together with the proposal, including
VAT where relevant.
The fee will be inclusive of all costs (for example, administrative
costs, VAT, and travel) but not publication of the final report.
Price increases during the term of the contract will not be accepted.
Please include two references from similar recently completed
projects.
Tender submissions should be emailed to Andrew Rooney, Policy Officer,
at **Apply on the website**.
GDPR
All parties agree to hold confidential all information, documentation
and other materials received, provided, or obtained arising from their
participation in this process.
All the information requested from you and collected by Threshold and
ALONE during this Tender application process is necessary and relevant
to the performance of the process. We will treat all information you
supply with the utmost confidentiality and in line with current data
protection law. The successful candidate will be required to sign a
data protection/GDPR document before commencement of the project.
If you have any questions about the use of your data during the Tender
process or wish to know how your data will be treated if you engage in
this process with Threshold and ALONE, please contact our Data
Protection Officer at **Apply on the website** (data protection
queries only).
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