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title: "Adult Community Mental Health Literature Review"
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# Adult Community Mental Health Literature Review

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e5e1855-077e-4560-bafa-388a4ec4d53b

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for the "Adult Community Mental Health Literature Review" under the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework. This tender falls under the industry category of research services, specifically targeting design and execution of research and development, and social research services (CPV codes 73110000, 73300000, and 79315000). The procurement process reached the award stage on 4th November 2024, with the contract commencement date on 28th October 2024 and conclusion on 13th December 2024. Located in England, the procurement process employed the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The total awarded contract value is £33,600 GBP. The tender primarily supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but is not targeted towards voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health research services, particularly those with capabilities in literature review and development. Such projects can enhance the reputation and expertise of companies involved, potentially leading to further contracts within the health and social care sectors. Businesses that are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity are those already experienced in handling research projects within the healthcare domain, with a focus on safety and improvement. The awarded contract to Cambridge University Technical Services Limited highlights the CQC’s preference for competent and specialised suppliers in this field.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a supplier to undertake a research project focused on "Adult Community Mental Health Literature Review" This procurement was undertaken through the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework (CQC EP&S 052) Lot 4 - Safety and improvement in health and social care, following the Direct Award process. The contract is awarded for total period of 2 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 087

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b24bd30d-4ec2-4034-ac26-009573b1feb9 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Oct 2024 - 13 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,600 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## 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

- 13 Nov 2024 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b24bd30d-4ec2-4034-ac26-009573b1feb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b24bd30d-4ec2-4034-ac26-009573b1feb9
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a000a04-2d7a-4de8-b19e-b08167259a66
  20241017 CQC EP&S 087 Attachment 3 - Appendix B - FINAL Award Form DIRECT AWARD.v.1.0_Redacted

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