--- title: "Statistical Advice Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf3a54a3-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf3a54a3-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf3a54a3-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf3a54a3-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Statistical Advice Services Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf3a54a3-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf3a54a3-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf3a54a3-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Care Quality Commission is seeking tenders for "Statistical Advice Services." This procurement falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The location for service delivery includes the North East and London regions of the United Kingdom. Currently, the procurement is in the 'Tender' stage, with submissions due by 17:00 on 20th June 2016. The estimated contract value is £19,000, and the contract period will commence on 10th July 2016, concluding on 9th July 2019. This tender employs an open procedure for procurement. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in statistical consultancy and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a platform for growth by showcasing their capabilities in delivering on-demand statistical advice. With the requirement for prompt responses, businesses that are agile and adept at liaising with clients will be particularly well-suited for this contract. ## Notice Our requirement is for an expert statistician with an understanding of our role as a regulator able to offer ad hoc statistical advice as required. We require the ability to have an ongoing dialogue with an advisor although the timing of advice is not known a priori. There are likely to be few instances when advice is required quickly, but when this occurs, we require an advisor to be able to respond within a couple of days. Additional information: Dear Sir/Madam, You are hereby invited by the Care Quality Commission to tender services as described in the accompanying documentation. For this purpose we enclose the following documents which will form the basis of any contract the Commission (Customer) may award. This is a competition run within the Care Quality Commission and contractors are reminded that CQC terms and conditions shall apply. Please be aware that deviations from the terms and conditions may well be regarded as constituting non-compliant bids. Please note: We do not accept submissions by e-mail or fax, we will only accept submissions via BiP Solutions, Vault* Invited parties are required to download the Invitation to Tender documentation from BiP Solutions. Once complete, please provide your response by uploading your submission back to BiP Solutions no later than 17.00 hours on 20th June 2016. The information and documents for this tender will be accessible at the following website https://www.delta-esourcing.com To be able to access these documents you will firstly need to register your company details and enter the following Tender Access Code (TAC) 687T666Y86 at the bottom of the registration page, thereafter you will be issued with a USERNAME and PASSWORD. 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Please note that any Tender received via paper hard copy or email shall not be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4215ced1-607c-45b6-9545-fc79b2329fbf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jul 2016 - 9 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,000 | | 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 | Not specified | | Postcode | NE4 1PA | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4215ced1-607c-45b6-9545-fc79b2329fbf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4215ced1-607c-45b6-9545-fc79b2329fbf 6th June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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