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title: "What is evidence based good practice in relation to Dementia care"
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# What is evidence based good practice in relation to Dementia care

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5962ed36-01e9-4c46-a218-a96ca8faea46

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract titled "What is evidence based good practice in relation to Dementia care" under the industry category of Social research services. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, and the contract was awarded on 26th February 2025, with initial contract performance starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st December 2025. This research project, valued at £73,636.50, is aimed at compiling evidence of good practices in Dementia care through a rapid literature review. The focus is on identifying promising approaches and conditions that enhance care quality. The procurement was conducted selectively as a call-off from the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework (CQC EP&S 052) Lot 5, focusing on reducing inequalities in health and social care.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in social research to contribute to significant improvements in Dementia care, presenting avenues for growth and collaboration within the health and social care sector. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality research services. Companies experienced in rapid literature reviews and innovative healthcare solutions would find this opportunity beneficial for showcasing their expertise, securing future contracts, and enhancing their reputation in the public health research domain.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The purpose of this research is to compile evidence of good practice in Dementia care (including how to improve this care) through a rapid literature review (including grey literature). The research will seek to rapidly assess and identify promising approaches and the common conditions that improve the quality of Dementia care. 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 Further Competition process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 6 months with an option to extend for up to 3 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 078

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a58241e-fdec-4036-875b-3c4990479d89 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,636 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,636 |
| 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 | I.F.F RESEARCH |

## 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

- 3 Mar 2025 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a58241e-fdec-4036-875b-3c4990479d89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a58241e-fdec-4036-875b-3c4990479d89
  3rd March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5afbe04-d68a-4014-a29f-a8283e11fdfd
  20250112 CQC EP&S 078 Attachment 3 - Appendix B - FINAL Award Form.v.1.2_Redacted

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