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title: "Evaluation of the new regulatory model"
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# Evaluation of the new regulatory model

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0df69cfb-b711-4670-a6b9-5bfeeeb5b0cf

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has awarded a contract for the "Evaluation of the new regulatory model" within the social research services industry category. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with The King's Fund selected as the supplier. This evaluation is crucial following the rollout of CQC's new regulatory model in November 2023, designed to enhance flexibility and responsiveness in health and social care regulation. The contract was procured through the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework and will run from 27 January 2025 until 31 October 2027, with a maximum value of £416,667.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in social research and evaluation, particularly those adept at navigating regulatory landscapes within the health and social care sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in this field would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities, given the framework's allowance for extended periods to accommodate thorough evaluations. Collaboration with the CQC on such projects can enhance a company's portfolio and establish significant credibility in the public sector research domain.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. In 2021, CQC published its strategy for the changing world of health and social care. The strategy aims to make our regulation more relevant to the way care is now delivered, more flexible to manage risk and uncertainty, and it will enable CQC to respond in a quicker and more proportionate way as the health and care environment continues to evolve. Designed to support the ambitions of the new strategy, CQC began rolling out its new regulatory model in November 2023. There have been significant challenges with this rollout, and changes to the approach now need to be made. We are now seeking a supplier to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the model. This procurement was undertaken through the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework (CQC EP&S 052) 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 29 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 088

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825d0288-6df8-421b-b0e2-a19f610b477c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £416,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £416,667 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE KING'S FUND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825d0288-6df8-421b-b0e2-a19f610b477c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/825d0288-6df8-421b-b0e2-a19f610b477c
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e044cdd-733c-4507-b607-5c7406fa1039
  20250124 CQC EP&S 088 Attachment 3 - Appendix B - FINAL Award Form DIRECT AWARD.v.1.0_Redacted

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