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title: "How do we effectively look at workforce inequalities in our regulation"
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# How do we effectively look at workforce inequalities in our regulation

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-662206d5-98a3-444d-84a1-7b3cfab6d376

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for a research project titled "How do we effectively look at workforce inequalities in our regulation." The procurement process involved a selective method of Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, with a total value of £146,846, was awarded to the INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES. The contract period runs from 19th February 2024 to 18th May 2025, allowing for an extension of up to 3 months. The tender period ended on 14th December 2023, and the project will be carried out in England.

This opportunity could be suitable for businesses offering research and development consultancy services, particularly those specialising in workforce inequalities. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the project's focus and the contract's nature. The Care Quality Commission is the contracting authority based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Businesses with expertise in services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security may find this tender appealing. The project aims to address critical issues in regulation, offering a chance for collaboration and growth within the specified industry category.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a contractor to undertake a research project focused on "How do we effectively look at workforce inequalities in our regulation". This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Research and Insights Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6126) following the Further Competition process. The contract is awarded for total period of 12 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 045

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d19f87-5b0e-40d8-a163-ee2c84695762 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 18 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,846 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,846 |
| 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 | INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d19f87-5b0e-40d8-a163-ee2c84695762

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d19f87-5b0e-40d8-a163-ee2c84695762
  20th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9717c9ec-bb03-4563-b0d8-d250e4babcb6
  20240216 RM6126-Order Form - CQC EP&S 045 - Attachment 3 - Appendix B - FINAL Contract_Redacted

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