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Reward Services - CQC Pay Flex Case External Support

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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26 Mar 2024 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for Reward Services - CQC Pay Flex Case External Support. The procurement method used was a Single tender action (below threshold), and the contract is valued at GBP 40,800. The tender period ended on 27th February 2024, with a contract period starting from 4th March 2024 to 3rd December 2024. The contracting authority is the Care Quality Commission, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. The industry category is research and development consultancy services, and the procurement stage is in the award phase as of 13th March 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development consultancy services, to provide extensive benchmarking and pay comparator work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. Businesses interested in partnering with the public sector and developing capability-based pay frameworks should explore this contract with the CQC. The initial contract period is for 3 months, with a possible extension of up to 6 months, allowing for potential business growth and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reward Services - CQC Pay Flex Case External Support

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the Reward Services for extensive benchmarking and pay comparator work, that aligns with our internal research, through partnership working supported and advised with the building of a capability-based pay framework, developing capability descriptors (all grades and levels), policy and process for pay progression and independent Equality Impact Assessment at multiple stages. This procurement was undertaken following the Single tender action (below threshold) process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 3 Months with an option to extend for up to 6 Months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC RCCO 129

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0db6a15-a112-463f-9801-c53dd9c5afdd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 3 Dec 2024 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

MIKE CURTIS REWARD SOLUTIONS LTD (TRADING AS MCR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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