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title: "RM6126 DPS Call Off Contract for Rapid Literature Review - Tackling inequalities by regulators in different sectors and countries. - Research 8"
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# RM6126 DPS Call Off Contract for Rapid Literature Review - Tackling inequalities by regulators in different sectors and countries. - Research 8

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5288226-588a-4e4f-b0ce-800b05abde28

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a RM6126 DPS Call Off Contract for Rapid Literature Review to SQW Limited. The research and development consultancy services tender has a total value of 63,124 GBP and a contract period from 16th May 2023 to 16th October 2023. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender stage ended on 13th February 2023, and the procurement aimed to tackle inequalities by regulators in various sectors and countries within a 5-month contract period.

This awarded tender presents opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, especially those focused on tackling inequalities by regulators. The Care Quality Commission, as the buyer, sought promising approaches to address inequalities, offering potential for innovative and creative solutions. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this type of procurement process, given the nature of the rapid literature review requirements and the focus on promoting equality and rights in regulatory work.

## Notice

DPS Call Off Contract for Rapid Literature Review - Tackling inequalities by regulators in different sectors and countries. - Research 8 This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Research and Insights Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6126) following the Further Competition process The Contractor will be undertaking a rapid literature review focusing on what works to tackle inequalities by regulators in different sectors and countries. The review will assess promising approaches and necessary conditions for regulators to tackle inequalities in their work. The intention is that this will provide new learning and insights on the challenges and successes of other regulators and inform how we should consider examples of good practice to contribute to our core ambition to tackle inequalities and compliance with equality and rights legislation. It should offer learning on the conditions that contribute to good regulation, and an understanding of what progress has been made by regulators in tackling inequalities, and, where possible, examples of innovative and creative approaches. The review seeks to synthesise what is known about inequalities in regulation, and how this is conceptualised in other countries, as well as relevant evidence from other sectors. We propose this is supplemented by interviews with key regulators, oversight and supervisory bodies (including in other sectors/countries) to explore effective approaches and conditions which have worked to protect and promote equality and rights in their work. The contract is awarded for total period of 5 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 035

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1ff527-4c10-48ce-86e7-18cc9dfd6bfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2023 - 16 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,124 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,124 |
| 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 | SQW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2023 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1ff527-4c10-48ce-86e7-18cc9dfd6bfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1ff527-4c10-48ce-86e7-18cc9dfd6bfc
  23rd June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b5796f8-de9e-4420-bf09-d231ee749f50
  20230427 FINAL CQC EP&S 035 Attachment 3_Appendix B Contract__Redacted

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