CQC AM 139 Public Research

This procurement is integral to the delivery of key priorities within the CQC Strategy 2016-2021, in terms of: 1. Building effective partnerships with voluntary and community sector partners to encourage improvement, innovation, sustainability in care (Priority 1) 2. Supporting development of information products and processes to deliver an intelligence-driven approach to regulation (Priority 2) 3. Providing a public assessment of our value for money and understanding of our impact (Priority 4).

The procurement of public research will also support the delivery of the following objectives in CQC's Engagement Business Plan: • 2.2 Ensure the views of our key audiences are heard in the development of and consultation on a more responsive and targeted inspection approach in each sector to an identified quantity and quality, ensuring a coordinated approach to the strategy beyond 2016 - 2017 • E.4 Gather and publish data, insight and case studies which demonstrate our impact and support improvements in quality in each of the sectors we regulate.