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State of Care ICS Survey

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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12 May 2025 at 08:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has conducted a tender process titled "State of Care ICS Survey", involving research to enhance its understanding of Integrated Care Systems (ICS) in the UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of social research services and was carried out via the CQC Research and Evaluation Framework, specifically under Lot 6, focused on local health and social care systems. The procurement method employed was a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The initial contract period is from 7th May 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. The total awarded value is £65,675, and the procurement was completed with the contract awarded to The Nuffield Trust, an SME, located at 59 New Cavendish Street, London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social research sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare systems and integration. Companies that excel in providing analytical insights and have a track record in policy influence can leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their expertise to a prestigious public sector client. SMEs with capabilities in delivering social research services within the UK are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes driven by entities like CQC, thereby bolstering their growth and presence in the public health research domain. The focus on systemic impact and policy influence may also provide further avenues for engagement and long-term collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

State of Care ICS Survey

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires research to deliver increased understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing ICSs to enable CQC to better use our independent voice to encourage improvement. In the context of considerable financial pressure and demand on services, we would like to understand how ICSs understand their ability to deliver improvements for people and communities and their perspectives on key barriers and enablers to progress. By publishing aggregated findings in our State of Care report (with associated commentary), we will seek to drive systemic impact and influence policy makers. This procurement was undertaken through the CQC Research and Evaluation Framework Lot 6 - Local health and social care systems, integration, and joined-up care, following the Further Competition process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 11 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. CQC reference: CQC EP&S 105

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f8fcbe-9bd8-45b4-86cc-5d5e6c621910
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

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,675 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,675 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

THE NUFFIELD TRUST

Further Information

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