Tender

Recruitment & Research Qualitative Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Tender

25 Mar 2022 at 15:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued a tender entitled "Recruitment & Research Qualitative Services" within the research services industry, aimed at enhancing engagement with seldom-heard groups. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 25th April 2022, and the contract set to commence on 14th June 2022 for an initial period of 12 months, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. Interested suppliers must register through the Atamis e-sourcing portal to participate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in qualitative research and an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Suppliers that can demonstrate a commitment to ethical research practices and accessibility will be well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative solutions in market and social research services. The total value of the contract is £40,599, highlighting a valuable opportunity for firms capable of engaging with a diverse respondent base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment & Research Qualitative Services

Notice Description

We require a supplier that can recruit respondents for and undertake qualitative research from the general public and in particular from seldom-heard groups. We require a supplier that is aligned with CQC'S values and undertakes best practice on diversity and inclusion, including reaching and supporting people with accessibility needs and leads the way in ethical research practice. Duration of Contract will be initially 12 months with option to extend for a 2 further periods of 12 months. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Should Tenderers have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Our ref: CQC EP&S 010

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a239ab03-baa8-46fb-b9c6-3d3b3698cce6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba164512-d64e-4ccf-8644-01b5b17f8882
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,599 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jun 2022 - 13 Jun 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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