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What 'Outstanding' looks like

Care Quality Commission

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Care Quality Commission

Buyer Address: Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle, NE1 4PA, England

Contact Name: Commercial and Contracts Team

Contact Email: commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
108160.0 GBP
Published
23 Mar 2025, 08:17
Deadline
05 Mar 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
10 Mar 2025, 00:00
Contract End
15 Nov 2025, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
79315000 - Social research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
The King's Fund
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

This is a Contract Award Notice The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a 3rd party to Improve our understanding of what 'outstanding' looks like in health and social care providers by providing a set of principles about what makes something 'outstanding'. This needs to be at a level that is specific enough for practical application for CQC operational colleagues and its regulated providers. This research also needs to explore applicability of the principles of outstanding to Local Authorities. This procurement was undertaken through the CQC Research and Evaluation Framework Lot 1 - Research Partner following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 5 months with an option to extend for up to 3 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 097

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