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Communication Partnership

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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22 May 2017 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Communication Partnership," focused on market research services within the public engagement sector. The official award date was 10 March 2017, with a total contract value of £63,163, and the contract period spans from 17 April 2017 to 16 April 2018. The procurement method applied was classified as "Other," and the services were to be delivered across multiple locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The tender process was concluded prior to the end date for submissions, which was set for 1 March 2017.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in market research and communications strategy development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, especially those possessing innovative approaches to public engagement and strategic campaigning. Businesses that understand the dynamics of working with public sector organisations and can offer tailored services to enhance community and stakeholder interaction would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Communication Partnership

Notice Description

CQC require an overarching strategy that links both campaigns and takes into consideration CQC's public engagement strategy and objectives. Two distinctive campaign plan. Further information in the attached contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efffb192-e8cb-4dab-b7ea-467b57ddd95d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£63,163 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,163 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2017 - 16 Apr 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

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