--- title: "Tell us about Your Care Partnerships" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e6545e1-6a5b-484c-9ff4-54fd78ff6be0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e6545e1-6a5b-484c-9ff4-54fd78ff6be0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e6545e1-6a5b-484c-9ff4-54fd78ff6be0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e6545e1-6a5b-484c-9ff4-54fd78ff6be0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION" published: "2025-09-26" --- # Tell us about Your Care Partnerships Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e6545e1-6a5b-484c-9ff4-54fd78ff6be0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e6545e1-6a5b-484c-9ff4-54fd78ff6be0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e6545e1-6a5b-484c-9ff4-54fd78ff6be0.json) ## Summary The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract for the "Tell us about Your Care Partnerships" project. This process involved an open procurement method, specifically under an Open procedure below threshold, focused on advertising and marketing services within England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at GBP 61,875, was awarded to Disability Rights UK on 30th November 2023, with the contract starting on 1st December 2023 and set to end on 30th April 2026. Initially meant for 12 months, it includes an extension option for an additional 17 months at intervals of 12 and 5 months. This procurement falls under the services category and was completed by September 2025, having been revised from its previous end date notice of 30th November 2026. This tender provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and social enterprises engaged in survey and market research services, public-opinion polling, and related statistical services. Firms in these sectors can leverage the contract's focus on continuous engagement and the promotion of CQC web forms to enhance their market footprint and expertise in public services collaboration. With a client base comprising government bodies like the Care Quality Commission, businesses can demonstrate their capabilities in delivering robust, scalable solutions while potentially positioning themselves for future government contracts. The tender aligns with companies prioritising social research, offering a critical avenue for those aiming to make substantial contributions in the public sector market. ## Notice This is a Contract Award notice. The provision of a continuous supply of agreed volumes of CQC web forms - completed by the supplier on behalf of a member of the public or generated through the supplier's active engagement and promotion of the service. This procurement was undertaken utilising the Open procedure (below threshold). The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 17 months at 12 month and 5 month intervals. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 048 Updated 26.09.2025 Correction in the original notice Section name: Description Instead of Text: The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months at 12 month intervals. Read Text: The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 17 months at 12 month and 5 month intervals. Section name: Award information Place corrected: Contract end date Instead of Date: 30 November 2026 Read Date: 30 April 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e47896e-f193-431e-a747-17d2905bd525 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £61,875 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £61,875 | | 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 | | 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 | DISABILITY RIGHTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79310000 - Market research services - 79311000 - Survey services - 79315000 - Social research services - 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services - 79330000 - Statistical services - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2025 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e47896e-f193-431e-a747-17d2905bd525 - 4 Dec 2023 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4026a28c-08ed-4eaa-a8dc-765dd3c6d383 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e47896e-f193-431e-a747-17d2905bd525 26th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4026a28c-08ed-4eaa-a8dc-765dd3c6d383 4th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/367e2abb-6664-49f1-9d38-95f2f8c3245b CQC EP&S 048 Appendix B DRUK Contract FINAL REDACTED - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75feebe1-a99d-440a-96cc-1152426d8c0e CQC EP&S 048 Appendix B DRUK Contract FINAL REDACTED ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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