# Research to Understanding Characteristics

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by Care Quality Commission.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Care Quality Commission](/buyers/care-quality-commission/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Picker Institute Europe](/contract-winners/picker-institute-europe/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £22,111
- Tender value: £22,111
- Award date: 8 December 2022
- Published: 14 December 2022
- Contract start: 21 November 2022
- Contract end: 30 June 2023
- Stage: awarded
- Notice ID: a44a4665-9b9b-4e27-9020-ec372dd78391-598901
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87320425-e76e-480e-8562-eaf219ea8a06

## Description

Research to enhance understanding of the impact of characteristics on speaking up culture in healthcare\. This work aims to further the NGOs understanding of barriers to speaking up, which aligns with the 'champion and support workers to speak up' arm of our strategic framework \(2021 - 2026\)\. The Contract is awarded for an initial 4\.5 months with the option to extend for up to 3 months\. Total Awarded Value is the maximum of all charges including all optional extensions\. Ref: CQC NGO 012

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a44a4665-9b9b-4e27-9020-ec372dd78391-598901)