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Anti-racism Participatory Action Research (PAR)

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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08 Jul 2025 at 09:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, has awarded a contract for "Anti-racism Participatory Action Research (PAR)". This procurement falls under the Research services category and targets the reduction of inequalities in health and social care through participatory action research. The contract, awarded via a direct award process, was called off from a framework agreement and is active for an initial period of 7 months, starting from 9th June 2025, with a potential extension of up to 2 months. The total awarded value is £80,193. This award was published on 8th July 2025, marking the contract as complete.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and social research services to gain exposure and secure their position in the field of health and social care inequalities. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, encouraging growth in an important sector. The selective procurement method chosen ensures that the supplier, Private Public Ltd, effectively competes in a specialised field, enhancing opportunities for further collaboration with the Care Quality Commission. Companies with expertise in participatory action research and those committed to addressing societal inequalities will find opportunities for expansion and impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anti-racism Participatory Action Research (PAR)

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a supplier to undertake a project focused on "Anti-racism Participatory Action Research (PAR)" This procurement was undertaken through the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework (CQC EP&S 052) Lot 5 - Reducing inequalities in health and social care, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 7 months with an option to extend for up to 2 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EPS 109

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac1d529b-b7e0-4639-99e2-ad5f4ca9f9c4
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
SME

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
£80,193 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,193 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PRIVATE PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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