--- title: "Research and Evaluation Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be4bdec0-5225-48a5-9132-931b7a754f5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be4bdec0-5225-48a5-9132-931b7a754f5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be4bdec0-5225-48a5-9132-931b7a754f5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be4bdec0-5225-48a5-9132-931b7a754f5d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION" published: "2023-12-18" --- # Research and Evaluation Framework Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be4bdec0-5225-48a5-9132-931b7a754f5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be4bdec0-5225-48a5-9132-931b7a754f5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be4bdec0-5225-48a5-9132-931b7a754f5d.json) ## Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is conducting a procurement process for the establishment of a research and evaluation framework. This opportunity involves setting up a multi-supplier framework for health and social care research and evaluation services. The framework consists of different lots covering various aspects such as research partnerships, thematic lots, and methodological lots. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 29th February 2024, with a contract duration of up to 4 years starting from 1st May 2024. This tender by the CQC presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development field, particularly those providing services related to stakeholder representation, research consultancy, data services, and statistical services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Interested parties can register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. For further information or assistance, interested parties can contact the Helpdesk at 0800 9956035 or support-health@atamis.co.uk. ## Notice This is a Opportunity Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is conducting this procurement to set up a new multi supplier research framework using the Open Procedure in accordance with requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the purpose of procuring health and social care research and evaluation services. CQC are seeking tenders from relevant providers to deliver the services which are divided into Lots identified within the procurement documents. Framework Part A - Call Off Partnerships Lot 1: Research partner. Lot 2: Academic partner. Lot 3: Consultation partner. Framework Part B - Thematic Lots Lot 4: Safety and improvement in health and social care. Lot 5: Reducing inequalities in health and social care. Lot 6: Local health and social care systems, integration and joined-up care. Lot 7: Involving people in health and social care and understanding people's experiences of care. Lot 8: Organisational improvement and culture. Lot 9: Effective social care. Framework Part C - Methodological Lots Lot 10: Polling and surveys. Lot 11: Artificial Intelligence. The Framework will be for an initial period of 24 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months. For Lots 1 to 3, only one single supplier will be appointed for each Lot. There will be a different awarded supplier for each Lot. A supplier cannot be awarded more than one Lot in Lots 1 to 3. For Lots 4 to 10, the Authority seeks to award up to a maximum of fifteen Suppliers per Lot. A supplier may be awarded to one or multiple Lots. For Lot 11 the Authority seeks to award up to a maximum of five Suppliers. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 052 Additional information: 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 having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Previous publication concerning this procedure: FTS Notice number: 2023/S 000-026838 / Contracts Finder link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e7d7cc-efc2-40ce-95ba-93384ddf6448 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566c732e-dd64-4b95-a866-b61edd2a703f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,666,666 | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72300000 - Data services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79112100 - Stakeholders representation services - 79311000 - Survey services - 79312000 - Market-testing services - 79314000 - Feasibility study - 79315000 - Social research services - 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services - 79330000 - Statistical services - 79342310 - Customer survey services - 79342311 - Customer satisfaction survey - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2023 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566c732e-dd64-4b95-a866-b61edd2a703f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/566c732e-dd64-4b95-a866-b61edd2a703f 18th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e7d7cc-efc2-40ce-95ba-93384ddf6448 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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