Award

Adult Social Care Safety Management System Practices

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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21 Oct 2025 at 12:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for research services under the framework of "Adult Social Care Safety Management System Practices". This project, classified under the CPV codes 73110000 and 79315000, focuses on comprehensively understanding safety management systems within the Adult Social Care sector. The contract, valued at £119,598.10, has been awarded to I.F.F Research Limited, a large-scale supplier, following a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The contract runs from 19th August 2025 to 13th March 2026 and is set to be delivered across England, United Kingdom, ensuring alignment with the CQC’s objectives to perform evaluations within this vital sector.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale research organisations that specialise in social research services. The focus on safety management systems in adult social care highlights a need for expertise in risk analysis, stakeholder engagement, and policy evaluation, making it suitable for businesses with a strong background in these areas. Engaging with such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio within the public sector's health and safety domain while contributing to improved service delivery standards. The emphasis on research also provides an avenue for companies to shape policy and operational frameworks that affect significant social segments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Social Care Safety Management System Practices

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the provision of research services. The aim of the research is to: Gauge levels of awareness, understanding of and engagement with activities we would commonly associate with Safety Management Systems (SMS) in the Adult Social Care (ASC) sector. Such as: -Safety management policies -Clear accountabilities and responsibilities for safety -Hazard identification -Incident response -Risk mitigation measures -Employee participation -Management of change -Communication of safety information -Training of staff in safety -Emergency preparedness -Involving the people requiring care and support, and the public in safety considerations. This procurement was undertaken through the CQC Research and Evaluation Framework Lot 9 - Effective Social Care, following the Further Competition Process. The Contract is awarded for a total of 7 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 104

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4af877c-b9a5-4cfe-9484-400140a1d336
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b681e76c-c4a8-4f26-b4b2-85b4f30405f7
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
Not specified
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

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,598 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,598 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 13 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 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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