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title: "RM6126 DPS Call Off Contract for Rapid Literature Review - Improvement Support Across Sectors - Research 7"
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# RM6126 DPS Call Off Contract for Rapid Literature Review - Improvement Support Across Sectors - Research 7

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdab00e8-c91d-4089-954d-dbdb8b81cc2e

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract for a rapid literature review to map out improvement support across health and care sectors. The contract, with a total value of £55,305 GBP, was awarded to RSM UK Consulting LLP. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract period is from 20th March 2023 to 19th August 2023. The tender period ended on 10th January 2023. The buying organisation, Care Quality Commission, is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The procurement falls under the 'Research and development consultancy services' industry category.

This opportunity for a rapid literature review offers potential for growth to businesses, especially those providing research and development consultancy services in the health and care sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for participation. The contract provides a chance to engage in valuable research questions related to health and social care support, identifying gaps, and adding value. Businesses with expertise in adult social care, secondary and specialist healthcare, and primary and community healthcare would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

RM6126 DPS Call Off Contract for Rapid Literature Review - Improvement Support Across Sectors - Research 7 This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Research and Insights Dynamic Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing Agreement (RM6126). The Call-Off contract was awarded following a further competition process. The Contractor will be undertaking a rapid literature review to map out the improvement support offer across the health and care landscape. The research should answer the following two research questions: 1. What support is available across the different health and social care sectors and what is the nature of this support? 2. Where are the gaps in support and where can CQC add value? This research should include what support is available for each of the broad sectors regulated by CQC: * Adult Social Care * Secondary and specialist healthcare * Primary and community healthcare. The contract is awarded for total period of 5 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 032

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f849dd38-c190-478f-81b3-fb101956ce48 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2023 - 19 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,305 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,305 |
| 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 | RSM UK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2023 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f849dd38-c190-478f-81b3-fb101956ce48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f849dd38-c190-478f-81b3-fb101956ce48
  27th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1056c73-0008-4e25-b315-235a5034ec70
  20230217 CQC EP&S 032 Attachment 3_Appendix B Contract_IOAS (1)_Redacted

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