Research and Evaluation Framework

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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 PartnershipsLot 1: Research partner.Lot 2: Academic partner.Lot 3: Consultation partner.Framework Part B - Thematic LotsLot 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 LotsLot 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