---
title: "NHS Patient Survey Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a8e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION"
published: "2026-02-06"
---

# NHS Patient Survey Programme

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a8e

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission is orchestrating a public procurement process for the "NHS Patient Survey Programme." This initiative falls under the category of "services" with a focus on market research. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, as detailed in a pipeline notice published on 6th February 2026. The project will require survey coordination and data management services, using the Crown Commercial Service's Research and Insights Dynamic Marketplace DPS as the sourcing route. The contract, valued at £2,925,000 (gross amount £3,510,000), is planned to commence on 1st February 2027 and conclude by 31st January 2029. Various UK regions, such as UKC, UKD, and others, have been identified as delivery addresses, highlighting a broad geographic scope.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and data analysis, particularly those adept in coordinating large-scale survey projects. Given the structured procurement method and involvement of the Crown Commercial Service, companies that are already familiar with or part of the Dynamic Marketplace DPS could find themselves well-suited to participate. The opportunity allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete on an equal footing for a significant government contract. Engaging in this procurement could not only provide immediate business growth but also position suppliers as key contributors to a prestigious national programme.

## Notice

This is a UK1 Pipeline notice. Provision of a survey coordination and data management service, including the development and analysis of data from multiple national surveys. Planning sourcing route: Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Research and Insights Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6126) following a further competition process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011135-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,925,000 |
| 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

- 6 Feb 2026 at 16:23 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011135-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011135-2026
  6th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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