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Communications PR Partner

Care Quality Commission

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15 Feb 2019 at 10:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) conducted a tender process for the "Communications PR Partner" contract, aimed at enhancing public awareness regarding care standards. This procurement, classified under market research services (CPV code 79310000), was initiated via a direct procurement method through a single tender action, valued at £41,985. The tender period ended on 1st November 2018, with the contract due to commence on 1st December 2018 and run until 31st March 2019. The campaign's objective is to encourage individuals to share concerns about care quality.

This contract presents a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in communications and public relations, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related campaigns. Businesses that excel in market research and have a track record of engaging the public will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this tender. Given the limited time frame and specific focus on care quality, businesses ready to respond swiftly with innovative strategies will likely stand out in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications PR Partner

Notice Description

CQC require support in developing and implementing a campaign to encourage more people to voice any concerns they have about the standard of care they or a loved-one / someone they're responsible for has received. This campaign will launch in December 2018 and end March 2019

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-422c4a0b-12b2-4d0c-bce4-011c37fd413f
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ce55f2-d288-4aa0-b434-8c596d5ce440
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,985 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,382 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SZ
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Grayling Communications Ltd

Further Information

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