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Evaluation of the new regulatory model

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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20 Feb 2025 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has awarded a contract for the "Evaluation of the new regulatory model" within the social research services industry category. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with The King's Fund selected as the supplier. This evaluation is crucial following the rollout of CQC's new regulatory model in November 2023, designed to enhance flexibility and responsiveness in health and social care regulation. The contract was procured through the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework and will run from 27 January 2025 until 31 October 2027, with a maximum value of £416,667.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in social research and evaluation, particularly those adept at navigating regulatory landscapes within the health and social care sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in this field would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities, given the framework's allowance for extended periods to accommodate thorough evaluations. Collaboration with the CQC on such projects can enhance a company's portfolio and establish significant credibility in the public sector research domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the new regulatory model

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. In 2021, CQC published its strategy for the changing world of health and social care. The strategy aims to make our regulation more relevant to the way care is now delivered, more flexible to manage risk and uncertainty, and it will enable CQC to respond in a quicker and more proportionate way as the health and care environment continues to evolve. Designed to support the ambitions of the new strategy, CQC began rolling out its new regulatory model in November 2023. There have been significant challenges with this rollout, and changes to the approach now need to be made. We are now seeking a supplier to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the model. This procurement was undertaken through the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework (CQC EP&S 052) Lot 1 - Research Partner, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 5 months with an option to extend for up to 29 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 088

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0df69cfb-b711-4670-a6b9-5bfeeeb5b0cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825d0288-6df8-421b-b0e2-a19f610b477c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,667 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,667 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Commercial and Contracts Team
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE KING'S FUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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