Maternity Safety Culture Research and Evaluation for CQC's National Maternity Inspection Programme
Care Quality Commission · Awarded contract
AwardedMaternity Safety Culture Research and Evaluation for CQC's National Maternity Inspection Programme
Awarded 25 May 2023
Awarded25 May 2023
Value£124,921.87
AgencyCare Quality Commission
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 8mo ago10mo term
Awarded 25 May 2023Expired 25 Mar 2024
About
Care Quality Commission awarded a contract to Cambridge University Technical Services Limited for a research project focused on the National Maternity Inspection Programme.
The research aims to understand what a good safety culture looks like in maternity, including factors such as psychological safety and teamwork, and to robustly evaluate the inspection programme to inform how CQC assesses and regulates safety and supports learning in providers.
The procurement was undertaken through the CCS Research and Insights Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6126) following a further competition process.
The contract was awarded for a total period of 10 months, with a total awarded value of up to £124,921.87.
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