--- title: "Communications Partnership CQC AM 128" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f55db7f9-07b4-42e8-816c-29a4866b4486" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f55db7f9-07b4-42e8-816c-29a4866b4486" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f55db7f9-07b4-42e8-816c-29a4866b4486.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f55db7f9-07b4-42e8-816c-29a4866b4486.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION" published: "2016-12-07" --- # Communications Partnership CQC AM 128 Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f55db7f9-07b4-42e8-816c-29a4866b4486 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f55db7f9-07b4-42e8-816c-29a4866b4486) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f55db7f9-07b4-42e8-816c-29a4866b4486.json) ## Summary The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is inviting tenders for a strategic communications partner to support their Public Engagement team through the "Communications Partnership CQC AM 128" project. This opportunity falls under the advertising campaign services industry category and is aimed at improving public awareness regarding care services in England. The open procurement method will be in effect until the tender period closes on 3rd January 2017. The contract is scheduled to commence on 31st January 2017 and will last for a duration of two years, ending on 30th January 2019, with a contract value estimated at £72,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in communications, advertising, and public engagement, particularly those with experience in multi-channel campaign delivery. Companies that work with healthcare providers or have a strong background in consumer outreach will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the CQC aims to foster diversity and innovation in its bidding processes. ## Notice CQC are looking for a strategic communications partner to work with the Public Engagement team to: * Plan, deliver and evaluate no less than two multi-channel large reach consumer communications campaigns, using a mix of paid and earned channels to achieve maximum impact against our defined objectives; * Commission communications content such as public polls, videos, infographics and other communication materials required for successful delivery of communications campaigns. The communications campaigns will be targeting two key population groups who are choosing care: * Women who are pregnant, are looking to be pregnant, or have recently used maternity services in England * People choosing adult social care for themselves or on behalf of a loved one in England Through this work we will: * Increase public awareness and understanding of CQC and through this build confidence in our role and purpose; * Promote resources we have available for people to make informed choices around their care, such as our inspection reports and ratings; * Help us make sure we present a view of our role in the health and social care system in a way that makes sense to people; * Encourage and enable people to share their experiences of care with us; * Continue to work with the public to understand and focus on what matters to people, build public trust and confidence in our work, and empower people to understand the quality of care they should expect. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120d8c0b-3543-4b82-8ff5-57101621d99a | | 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 | 7 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2017 - 30 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £72,000 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79341400 - Advertising campaign services ## Release History - 7 Dec 2016 at 17:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120d8c0b-3543-4b82-8ff5-57101621d99a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120d8c0b-3543-4b82-8ff5-57101621d99a 7th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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