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title: "Communications PR Partner"
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# Communications PR Partner

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-422c4a0b-12b2-4d0c-bce4-011c37fd413f

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) conducted a tender process for the "Communications PR Partner" contract, aimed at enhancing public awareness regarding care standards. This procurement, classified under market research services (CPV code 79310000), was initiated via a direct procurement method through a single tender action, valued at £41,985. The tender period ended on 1st November 2018, with the contract due to commence on 1st December 2018 and run until 31st March 2019. The campaign's objective is to encourage individuals to share concerns about care quality.

This contract presents a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in communications and public relations, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related campaigns. Businesses that excel in market research and have a track record of engaging the public will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this tender. Given the limited time frame and specific focus on care quality, businesses ready to respond swiftly with innovative strategies will likely stand out in this competitive process.

## Notice

CQC require support in developing and implementing a campaign to encourage more people to voice any concerns they have about the standard of care they or a loved-one / someone they're responsible for has received. This campaign will launch in December 2018 and end March 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ce55f2-d288-4aa0-b434-8c596d5ce440 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,985 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,382 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRAYLINGS COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2019 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ce55f2-d288-4aa0-b434-8c596d5ce440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ce55f2-d288-4aa0-b434-8c596d5ce440
  15th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1cedec90-13ad-4435-8e7e-2a6660d7d8be
  CQc AM 167

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