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title: "Recruitment & Research Qualitative 2025/26"
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# Recruitment & Research Qualitative 2025/26

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9938ad52-ec80-4868-8280-caa05adf35db

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Recruitment & Research Qualitative 2025/26," focusing on research and development consultancy services. This procurement, conducted through the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework 664, specifically Lot 9a for Community Research & Engagement, follows a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £27,066, covers an initial period of six months starting from 17 March 2025, with a potential extension for an additional six months. The services are to be delivered within England, United Kingdom, and were awarded to Private Public Ltd, with key documentation published on 16 May 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in qualitative research, market research, and fieldwork services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in social research services and have capabilities within the research consultancy sector would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with such contracts not only helps establish long-term relationships with notable public sector entities like the CQC but also builds credibility and experience in the consultancy and research domains.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires 'Provision of Recruitment for Market Research, Fieldwork, Consultation and Engagement Services' - Qualitative. This procurement was undertaken through the ESPO - Consultancy Services, Framework 664 - Lot 9a Community Research & Engagement following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 6 months with an option to extend for up to 6 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. CQC reference: CQC EP&S 093

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05e102c-c16a-4743-a983-0786fde38c9e |
| 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 | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,066 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,066 |
| 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 ON 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 | PRIVATE PUBLIC |

## 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
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05e102c-c16a-4743-a983-0786fde38c9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05e102c-c16a-4743-a983-0786fde38c9e
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dac88a6a-0e2b-45d6-ba15-c221988739ee
  664_21 ESPO Call-Off Terms Recruitment Research Qual.docx FINAL REDACTED

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