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title: "Recruitment & Research Qualitative Services"
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# Recruitment & Research Qualitative Services

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a239ab03-baa8-46fb-b9c6-3d3b3698cce6

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued a tender entitled "Recruitment & Research Qualitative Services" within the research services industry, aimed at enhancing engagement with seldom-heard groups. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions closing on 25th April 2022, and the contract set to commence on 14th June 2022 for an initial period of 12 months, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. Interested suppliers must register through the Atamis e-sourcing portal to participate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in qualitative research and an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. Suppliers that can demonstrate a commitment to ethical research practices and accessibility will be well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative solutions in market and social research services. The total value of the contract is £40,599, highlighting a valuable opportunity for firms capable of engaging with a diverse respondent base.

## Notice

We require a supplier that can recruit respondents for and undertake qualitative research from the general public and in particular from seldom-heard groups. We require a supplier that is aligned with CQC'S values and undertakes best practice on diversity and inclusion, including reaching and supporting people with accessibility needs and leads the way in ethical research practice. Duration of Contract will be initially 12 months with option to extend for a 2 further periods of 12 months. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Should Tenderers have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Our ref: CQC EP&S 010

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba164512-d64e-4ccf-8644-01b5b17f8882 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2022 - 13 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,599 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## 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
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2022 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba164512-d64e-4ccf-8644-01b5b17f8882

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba164512-d64e-4ccf-8644-01b5b17f8882
  25th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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