Tender

Research and Evaluation Framework

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Tender

18 Dec 2023 at 16:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is conducting a procurement process for the establishment of a research and evaluation framework. This opportunity involves setting up a multi-supplier framework for health and social care research and evaluation services. The framework consists of different lots covering various aspects such as research partnerships, thematic lots, and methodological lots. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 29th February 2024, with a contract duration of up to 4 years starting from 1st May 2024.

This tender by the CQC presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development field, particularly those providing services related to stakeholder representation, research consultancy, data services, and statistical services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Interested parties can register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. For further information or assistance, interested parties can contact the Helpdesk at 0800 9956035 or support-health@atamis.co.uk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research and Evaluation Framework

Notice Description

This is a Opportunity Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is conducting this procurement to set up a new multi supplier research framework using the Open Procedure in accordance with requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the purpose of procuring health and social care research and evaluation services. CQC are seeking tenders from relevant providers to deliver the services which are divided into Lots identified within the procurement documents. Framework Part A - Call Off Partnerships Lot 1: Research partner. Lot 2: Academic partner. Lot 3: Consultation partner. Framework Part B - Thematic Lots Lot 4: Safety and improvement in health and social care. Lot 5: Reducing inequalities in health and social care. Lot 6: Local health and social care systems, integration and joined-up care. Lot 7: Involving people in health and social care and understanding people's experiences of care. Lot 8: Organisational improvement and culture. Lot 9: Effective social care. Framework Part C - Methodological Lots Lot 10: Polling and surveys. Lot 11: Artificial Intelligence. The Framework will be for an initial period of 24 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months. For Lots 1 to 3, only one single supplier will be appointed for each Lot. There will be a different awarded supplier for each Lot. A supplier cannot be awarded more than one Lot in Lots 1 to 3. For Lots 4 to 10, the Authority seeks to award up to a maximum of fifteen Suppliers per Lot. A supplier may be awarded to one or multiple Lots. For Lot 11 the Authority seeks to award up to a maximum of five Suppliers. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 052 Additional information: 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 having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Previous publication concerning this procedure: FTS Notice number: 2023/S 000-026838 / Contracts Finder link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e7d7cc-efc2-40ce-95ba-93384ddf6448

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566c732e-dd64-4b95-a866-b61edd2a703f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79112100 - Stakeholders representation services

79311000 - Survey services

79312000 - Market-testing services

79314000 - Feasibility study

79315000 - Social research services

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

79330000 - Statistical services

79342310 - Customer survey services

79342311 - Customer satisfaction survey

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,666,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 4-5 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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