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title: "What works to achieve equity in access, experience and outcomes for Black Men"
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# What works to achieve equity in access, experience and outcomes for Black Men

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acdb498f-50b6-45b8-adb0-e17bcf59abc1

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract under the title "What works to achieve equity in access, experience and outcomes for Black Men" in the field of research services (CPV: 73110000). The procurement process, classified under social research services (CPV: 79315000), was conducted through a call-off from the CQC Research and Evaluation Framework, specifically Lot 5 - Reducing inequalities in Health and Social Care, using a selective procurement method. The awarded contract, valued at £64,000, commenced on 5th November 2024 and will run until 30th July 2025, with an option to extend for up to three months. The primary delivery location for the contract is England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and social services, particularly those with a focus on healthcare inequalities. Companies that can offer innovative research methodologies and evidence-based recommendations for improving mental health services for Black men are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Additionally, academic institutions and firms with a proven track record in social health research would find this an ideal opportunity to leverage their expertise and contribute to impactful social change, potentially leading to further collaborative projects with the Care Quality Commission.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require research services to provide an evidence base for looking at what good looks like for Black men in mental health services to drive improvement in their access, experience, and outcomes. This procurement was undertaken through the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework (CQC EP&S 052) Lot 5 - Reducing inequalities in Health and Social Care, following the further Competition process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 6 months with an option to extend for up to 3 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 082

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8d0671-11b7-44a0-8dd4-f52d06d87ce1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2024 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| 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 | QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (WOLFSON INSTITUTE |

## 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
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8d0671-11b7-44a0-8dd4-f52d06d87ce1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8d0671-11b7-44a0-8dd4-f52d06d87ce1
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/320d4098-df67-4a31-b5e8-9afc1ef4e336
  20241024 Award Form FINAL CQC EPS 082 REDACTED

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