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# State of Care ICB delivery and improvement survey

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-739a11e0-2f5a-45db-8a53-ebca1798efdf

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for the State of Care ICB delivery and improvement survey to The Nuffield Trust for Research and Policy Studies in Health Services. The procurement process was carried out using the Single tender action method with a total awarded value of £30,000. The contract period is for 2 months, starting on June 17, 2024, and ending on August 30, 2024. The survey aims to gather insights from ICB leaders on service delivery and improvements under current economic conditions, focusing on the pressures faced to cater to a growing patient base in the UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research services to engage with the Care Quality Commission on a short-term project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in healthcare research would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location for service delivery is in England, with a deadline for tender submissions set for April 26, 2024. Businesses looking to contribute to enhancing healthcare services and research practices can leverage their expertise to support the survey's objectives and collaborate with a reputable organisation like the CQC.

## Notice

CQC require a partner organisation to develop a survey that collects the views of ICB leaders on their ability to deliver services and improvements to services in the current economic environment taking into consideration the considerable pressures systems are under to deliver services to an increasing number of patients. This procurement was undertaken following the Single tender action (below threshold) process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 2 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 075

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3935f6-21e3-4295-9f3f-d4d0cc076045 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | THE NUFFIELD TRUST FOR RESEARCH AND POLICY STUDIES IN HEALTH SER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2024 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3935f6-21e3-4295-9f3f-d4d0cc076045

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c3935f6-21e3-4295-9f3f-d4d0cc076045
  24th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e00b98c-56ce-4955-ba10-582b4e1d1560
  CQC State of Care ICB Survey Contract FINAL REDACTED

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