Planning

NHS Patient Survey Programme

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 16:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission is orchestrating a public procurement process for the "NHS Patient Survey Programme." This initiative falls under the category of "services" with a focus on market research. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, as detailed in a pipeline notice published on 6th February 2026. The project will require survey coordination and data management services, using the Crown Commercial Service's Research and Insights Dynamic Marketplace DPS as the sourcing route. The contract, valued at £2,925,000 (gross amount £3,510,000), is planned to commence on 1st February 2027 and conclude by 31st January 2029. Various UK regions, such as UKC, UKD, and others, have been identified as delivery addresses, highlighting a broad geographic scope.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and data analysis, particularly those adept in coordinating large-scale survey projects. Given the structured procurement method and involvement of the Crown Commercial Service, companies that are already familiar with or part of the Dynamic Marketplace DPS could find themselves well-suited to participate. The opportunity allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete on an equal footing for a significant government contract. Engaging in this procurement could not only provide immediate business growth but also position suppliers as key contributors to a prestigious national programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Patient Survey Programme

Notice Description

This is a UK1 Pipeline notice. Provision of a survey coordination and data management service, including the development and analysis of data from multiple national surveys. Planning sourcing route: Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Research and Insights Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6126) following a further competition process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011135-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,925,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, 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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