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title: "Understanding regulatory impact in systems - Research 12"
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# Understanding regulatory impact in systems - Research 12

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc0df120-829c-4632-99be-8f80cbb3beac

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract for research consultancy services titled "Understanding regulatory impact in systems - Research 12". The contract, with a value of £189,112.5 GBP, was awarded to I.F.F RESEARCH LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period is from November 6, 2023, to April 5, 2025. The tender period ended on August 18, 2023, making this a completed procurement process in the services category. The research project will be based in England.

This contract award by the Care Quality Commission presents business growth opportunities for research and development consultancy firms focusing on regulatory impact analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses with expertise in research and insights, especially in areas of regulatory compliance, consulting, and development, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract duration and potential for extension provide a stable business opportunity for the winning supplier.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a contractor to undertake a research project focused on the Understanding regulatory impact in systems. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Research and Insights Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6126) following the Further Competition process. The contract is awarded for total period of 14 months with an option to extend for up to 3 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 043

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16842230-af49-467a-81dd-46883b74a8bf |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2023 - 5 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £189,112 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,112 |
| 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 | I.F.F RESEARCH |

## 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

- 13 Dec 2023 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16842230-af49-467a-81dd-46883b74a8bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16842230-af49-467a-81dd-46883b74a8bf
  13th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3276e880-f124-4e32-8b76-3d8e64e45e70
  20231101 RM6126-Order Form - CQC EP&S 043 - Attachment 3 - Appendix B - FINAL Contract_Redacted

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