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title: "NHS Patient Survey Approved Contractor Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4ecff84-2457-409b-94c3-08b3b4d50abc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION"
published: "2022-06-29"
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# NHS Patient Survey Approved Contractor Framework

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4ecff84-2457-409b-94c3-08b3b4d50abc

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission is seeking suppliers for the "NHS Patient Survey Approved Contractor Framework," aimed at providing market research services, including patient sampling and administration of questionnaires. This procurement is currently in the tender stage and was published on 29 June 2022, with a deadline for submissions by 28 July 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 1 December 2022 and will last until 30 November 2026, covering locations across England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the market research sector, particularly those offering survey services, design, and analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to include these types of organisations. Companies that specialise in public-opinion polling and social research would be particularly well-suited to compete for this framework, providing the potential for sustained growth and partnership with the NHS.

## Notice

Suppliers to act as Approved Contractors, working with NHS trusts to sample patients and administer questionnaires. Approved contractors also provide some improvement support functions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb9f6105-7a1d-48cf-b3f7-045fa0ebdb2a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311100 - Survey design services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services
- 79311210 - Telephone survey services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2022 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb9f6105-7a1d-48cf-b3f7-045fa0ebdb2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb9f6105-7a1d-48cf-b3f7-045fa0ebdb2a
  29th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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