--- title: "Tell us Partnerships" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30e467b9-7511-4e5e-95f7-0fe9f7c93882" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30e467b9-7511-4e5e-95f7-0fe9f7c93882" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30e467b9-7511-4e5e-95f7-0fe9f7c93882.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30e467b9-7511-4e5e-95f7-0fe9f7c93882.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION" published: "2021-10-18" --- # Tell us Partnerships Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30e467b9-7511-4e5e-95f7-0fe9f7c93882 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30e467b9-7511-4e5e-95f7-0fe9f7c93882) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30e467b9-7511-4e5e-95f7-0fe9f7c93882.json) ## Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care services in England, is currently engaged in the contracting process for a tender titled "Tell us about Your Care Partnerships." This contract, aimed at enhancing the quality and accessibility of care services, falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure with a tender period that concluded on 15th November 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 19th December 2019, lasting for one year, with a potential extension for up to two additional years. The awarded contract has a total value of £300,000, located across various delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in market research, consultancy, and those involved with voluntary and community sector engagement. Suppliers with experience in healthcare research services or partnerships with voluntary organisations would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Given the emphasis on listening to and acting on people's experiences within care services, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in utilising such insights will hold a competitive advantage in this procurement process. ## Notice 12 month contract extension as per the provisions of the contract ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4b1d7a-6638-4f62-8ca5-e1ccf280f96b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Other - Contract extension | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Dec 2019 | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2021 - 18 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,400 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £96,862 | | 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 1NB | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | CARERS; DISABILITY RIGHTS; DISABILLITY RIGHTS; MIND (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MENTAL HEALTH; THE PATIENTS ASSOCIATION; THE RELATIVES AND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2021 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4b1d7a-6638-4f62-8ca5-e1ccf280f96b - 22 Jan 2020 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c7c9cb-d1dc-4787-ac24-f9767c0ff92e - 16 Oct 2019 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/079f68c5-2293-4fa6-8f67-f98b4a259c95 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e4b1d7a-6638-4f62-8ca5-e1ccf280f96b 18th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c7c9cb-d1dc-4787-ac24-f9767c0ff92e 22nd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/079f68c5-2293-4fa6-8f67-f98b4a259c95 16th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94a63c51-db59-476b-a669-e89a623e8921 CQC AM 179 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82756435-7f0b-4fb6-b890-87da9fc22755 CQC AM 179 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/383c1449-3c5d-4dd1-91b8-7c00ecf9b87b CQC AM 179 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a502bcf-7553-4eba-8882-3c01e36ffb62 CQc AM 179 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55ef3363-e1b5-46de-a788-0e5066eeffde CQc AM 179 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f000808-6b39-4a22-9be8-c8efcba35bfb ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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