Osaka Seeks Contractors for Elderly-Care Planning Support as Fukuoka Posts Q&A for Senior Jobs Bid

Overview

• Osaka City published a Jan. 13 solicitation for support in drafting its Elderly Health and Welfare Plan, Long-Term Care Insurance Business Plan, and Dementia Promotion Plan.
• The Osaka procurement will use a public proposal method, with participation and proposal submissions accepted from Feb. 2 to Feb. 13, 2026.
• Osaka’s announcement includes recruitment guidelines, specification documents, required forms, and a draft contract as publicly available attachments.
• Fukuoka City’s competitive process for a senior employment support project opened on Dec. 24, 2025, and the question period closed on Jan. 8, 2026, at 5 p.m.
• Fukuoka has posted an official Questions and Answers PDF for prospective bidders, and both cities list responsible divisions and contact details, including Osaka’s Older Adult Welfare Section and Fukuoka contacts Imamura and Hiura.