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Recruitment & Research Qualitative 2025/26

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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16 May 2025 at 11:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Recruitment & Research Qualitative 2025/26," focusing on research and development consultancy services. This procurement, conducted through the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework 664, specifically Lot 9a for Community Research & Engagement, follows a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £27,066, covers an initial period of six months starting from 17 March 2025, with a potential extension for an additional six months. The services are to be delivered within England, United Kingdom, and were awarded to Private Public Ltd, with key documentation published on 16 May 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in qualitative research, market research, and fieldwork services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in social research services and have capabilities within the research consultancy sector would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with such contracts not only helps establish long-term relationships with notable public sector entities like the CQC but also builds credibility and experience in the consultancy and research domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment & Research Qualitative 2025/26

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires 'Provision of Recruitment for Market Research, Fieldwork, Consultation and Engagement Services' - Qualitative. This procurement was undertaken through the ESPO - Consultancy Services, Framework 664 - Lot 9a Community Research & Engagement following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 6 months with an option to extend for up to 6 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. CQC reference: CQC EP&S 093

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05e102c-c16a-4743-a983-0786fde38c9e
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,066 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,066 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 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 ON 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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