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title: "Anti-racism Participatory Action Research (PAR)"
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# Anti-racism Participatory Action Research (PAR)

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1935351f-2d72-4c4c-bbe6-a4a51818441e

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, has awarded a contract for "Anti-racism Participatory Action Research (PAR)". This procurement falls under the Research services category and targets the reduction of inequalities in health and social care through participatory action research. The contract, awarded via a direct award process, was called off from a framework agreement and is active for an initial period of 7 months, starting from 9th June 2025, with a potential extension of up to 2 months. The total awarded value is £80,193. This award was published on 8th July 2025, marking the contract as complete.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and social research services to gain exposure and secure their position in the field of health and social care inequalities. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, encouraging growth in an important sector. The selective procurement method chosen ensures that the supplier, Private Public Ltd, effectively competes in a specialised field, enhancing opportunities for further collaboration with the Care Quality Commission. Companies with expertise in participatory action research and those committed to addressing societal inequalities will find opportunities for expansion and impact.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a supplier to undertake a project focused on "Anti-racism Participatory Action Research (PAR)" This procurement was undertaken through the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework (CQC EP&S 052) Lot 5 - Reducing inequalities in health and social care, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 7 months with an option to extend for up to 2 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EPS 109

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac1d529b-b7e0-4639-99e2-ad5f4ca9f9c4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 11 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,193 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,193 |
| 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 | PRIVATE PUBLIC |

## 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

- 8 Jul 2025 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac1d529b-b7e0-4639-99e2-ad5f4ca9f9c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac1d529b-b7e0-4639-99e2-ad5f4ca9f9c4
  8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f729043-ebdf-46b6-8d5c-1e422ad3bf73
  20250618 CQC EPS 109 Attachment 03 - Appendix B - Award Form DIRECT AWARD.v.2.0_Redacted

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