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title: "Communication Partnership"
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# Communication Partnership

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7070b72d-16a5-47e4-a550-5d64bba3a0d5

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Communication Partnership," focused on market research services within the public engagement sector. The official award date was 10 March 2017, with a total contract value of £63,163, and the contract period spans from 17 April 2017 to 16 April 2018. The procurement method applied was classified as "Other," and the services were to be delivered across multiple locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The tender process was concluded prior to the end date for submissions, which was set for 1 March 2017.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in market research and communications strategy development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, especially those possessing innovative approaches to public engagement and strategic campaigning. Businesses that understand the dynamics of working with public sector organisations and can offer tailored services to enhance community and stakeholder interaction would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

CQC require an overarching strategy that links both campaigns and takes into consideration CQC's public engagement strategy and objectives. Two distinctive campaign plan. Further information in the attached contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efffb192-e8cb-4dab-b7ea-467b57ddd95d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2017 - 16 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,163 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,163 |
| 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 | GRAYLING COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 22 May 2017 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efffb192-e8cb-4dab-b7ea-467b57ddd95d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efffb192-e8cb-4dab-b7ea-467b57ddd95d
  22nd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/393d7bf3-2f62-4176-aac3-e7e105d39457

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