Research and Evaluation Framework

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Care Quality Commission

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£6,666,667

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Research and development services and related consultancy services
Data services
Research services
Research consultancy services
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Design and execution of research and development
Stakeholders representation services
Survey services
Market-testing services
Feasibility study
Social research services
Public-opinion polling services
Statistical services
Customer survey services
Customer satisfaction survey
General management consultancy services
Evaluation consultancy services

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10 months ago

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This is a Contract Award Notice.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is conducting this procurement to set up a new multi supplier research framework using the Open Procedure in accordance with requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the purpose of procuring health and social care research and evaluation services. CQC are seeking tenders from relevant providers to deliver the services which are divided into Lots identified within the procurement documents.
Framework Part A - Call Off Partnerships
Lot 1: Research partner.
Lot 2: Academic partner.
Lot 3: Consultation partner.
Framework Part B - Thematic Lots
Lot 4: Safety and improvement in health and social care.
Lot 5: Reducing inequalities in health and social care.
Lot 6: Local health and social care systems, integration and joined-up care.
Lot 7: Involving people in health and social care and understanding people's experiences of care.
Lot 8: Organisational improvement and culture.
Lot 9: Effective social care.
Framework Part C - Methodological Lots
Lot 10: Polling and surveys.
Lot 11: Artificial Intelligence.
The Framework will be for an initial period of 24 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months.
Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 052

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