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What is evidence based good practice in relation to Dementia care

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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03 Mar 2025 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract titled "What is evidence based good practice in relation to Dementia care" under the industry category of Social research services. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, and the contract was awarded on 26th February 2025, with initial contract performance starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st December 2025. This research project, valued at £73,636.50, is aimed at compiling evidence of good practices in Dementia care through a rapid literature review. The focus is on identifying promising approaches and conditions that enhance care quality. The procurement was conducted selectively as a call-off from the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework (CQC EP&S 052) Lot 5, focusing on reducing inequalities in health and social care.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in social research to contribute to significant improvements in Dementia care, presenting avenues for growth and collaboration within the health and social care sector. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality research services. Companies experienced in rapid literature reviews and innovative healthcare solutions would find this opportunity beneficial for showcasing their expertise, securing future contracts, and enhancing their reputation in the public health research domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

What is evidence based good practice in relation to Dementia care

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The purpose of this research is to compile evidence of good practice in Dementia care (including how to improve this care) through a rapid literature review (including grey literature). The research will seek to rapidly assess and identify promising approaches and the common conditions that improve the quality of Dementia care. 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 Further Competition process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 6 months with an option to extend for up to 3 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 078

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5962ed36-01e9-4c46-a218-a96ca8faea46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a58241e-fdec-4036-875b-3c4990479d89
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
Large

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
£73,636 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,636 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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

I.F.F RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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