---
title: "NHS Patient Survey Approved Contractor Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a45"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-05-28"
---

# NHS Patient Survey Approved Contractor Framework

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a45

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission, a central government public authority, is preparing for a procurement process titled "NHS Patient Survey Approved Contractor Framework." This initiative falls under the industry category of services, specifically market research services. The procurement is at the planning stage, with updates made on 28th May 2026, concerning the approach of a competitive flexible procedure. The contract is estimated at a gross value of £4.8 million and covers several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. Noteworthy deadlines include a future publication date of the tender notice set for 27th July 2026, with the planned contract period spanning from February 2027 to February 2029.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive NHS survey-related services and with an aptitude for market research could greatly benefit from joining this framework. The contract's broad geographic scope and substantial financial backing present a promising commercial opportunity for firms looking to establish or strengthen their presence within the public sector market research domain.

## Notice

This is a UK1 Pipeline notice. Framework of Approved Contractors to provide a range of NHS survey-related services. Planned sourcing route: PA23 Competitive Flexible Procedure

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050256-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 28 May 2026 at 11:32 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050256-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 14:48 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011026-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050256-2026
  28th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011026-2026
  6th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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