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Award

17 Nov 2022 at 16:20

AwardUpdate

17 Nov 2022 at 16:19

AwardUpdate

24 Oct 2022 at 13:04

Award

13 Jul 2022 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract for Recruitment & Research Qualitative Services to Research Works Limited. The contract, following the Below Threshold Open Procedure, is valued at £40,599 GBP and is awarded for an initial 12-month period with possible extensions. The contract covers research services and is based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England. The tender deadline was April 26, 2022, and the contract period spans from June 16, 2022, to June 15, 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in research and social research services, particularly those able to recruit respondents and conduct qualitative research. Businesses aligned with ethical research practices and diversity and inclusion values, as well as those focusing on reaching diverse populations, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. As the contract is with the Care Quality Commission, businesses with expertise in meeting healthcare-related requirements and standards may find this tender especially relevant for their growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Recruitment & Research Qualitative Services

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. Contract for Recruitment & Research Qualitative Services. 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. This procurement was undertaken following the Below Threshold Open Procedure. The contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for a 2 further periods of 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 010

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfe69f22-d6a0-4851-b996-cac3027c2cc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c31878a-d849-48a9-88c7-eea228fb6264
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£40,599 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,599 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2022 - 15 Jun 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Care Quality Commission
Additional Buyers

Atamis Ltd

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
Postcode Area
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

Research Works Limited

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