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title: "Reward Services - CQC Pay Flex Case External Support"
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# Reward Services - CQC Pay Flex Case External Support

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6b58969-2f26-4fd1-a38d-5728fad8e2f6

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for Reward Services - CQC Pay Flex Case External Support. The procurement method used was a Single tender action (below threshold), and the contract is valued at GBP 40,800. The tender period ended on 27th February 2024, with a contract period starting from 4th March 2024 to 3rd December 2024. The contracting authority is the Care Quality Commission, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. The industry category is research and development consultancy services, and the procurement stage is in the award phase as of 13th March 2024.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development consultancy services, to provide extensive benchmarking and pay comparator work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this tender. Businesses interested in partnering with the public sector and developing capability-based pay frameworks should explore this contract with the CQC. The initial contract period is for 3 months, with a possible extension of up to 6 months, allowing for potential business growth and collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the Reward Services for extensive benchmarking and pay comparator work, that aligns with our internal research, through partnership working supported and advised with the building of a capability-based pay framework, developing capability descriptors (all grades and levels), policy and process for pay progression and independent Equality Impact Assessment at multiple stages. This procurement was undertaken following the Single tender action (below threshold) process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 3 Months with an option to extend for up to 6 Months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC RCCO 129

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0db6a15-a112-463f-9801-c53dd9c5afdd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 3 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,800 |
| 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 | MIKE CURTIS REWARD SOLUTIONS LTD (TRADING AS MCR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0db6a15-a112-463f-9801-c53dd9c5afdd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0db6a15-a112-463f-9801-c53dd9c5afdd
  26th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/832b6338-87b8-4ede-acf7-4d8d5437ac4b
  20240229 CQC RCCO 129 - Reward Services- Short Form Contract (Services)._Redacted

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