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What 'Outstanding' looks like

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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23 Mar 2025 at 08:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process titled "What 'Outstanding' looks like" within the social research services industry category. The objective is to improve the understanding of what constitutes 'outstanding' in health and social care providers. The procurement was carried out through the CQC Research and Evaluation Framework Lot 1 via the Direct Award process. The total awarded value is £108,160 GBP, allocated to The King's Fund. The contract, which covers services to be delivered in England, commenced on 10th March 2025 and will continue until 15th November 2025, with a possible extension of up to three months. Further information can be found in the awarded contract notice published on 23rd March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised research and evaluation services within the health and social care sectors. Companies with expertise in social research, particularly those familiar with defining quality standards in healthcare, will be well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. Though not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, businesses in these categories with robust capabilities in health services research should consider positioning themselves for future engagements with CQC or similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

What 'Outstanding' looks like

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a 3rd party to Improve our understanding of what 'outstanding' looks like in health and social care providers by providing a set of principles about what makes something 'outstanding'. This needs to be at a level that is specific enough for practical application for CQC operational colleagues and its regulated providers. This research also needs to explore applicability of the principles of outstanding to Local Authorities. This procurement was undertaken through the CQC Research and Evaluation Framework Lot 1 - Research Partner following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 5 months with an option to extend for up to 3 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 097

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdc08d84-11a9-4462-aca4-b2a31e62a65c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e686a7c3-6a80-45e7-9573-4361b40a8a71
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
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

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,160 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,160 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 15 Nov 2025 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
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 KING'S FUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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