Award

MNSI Anti Racism Training

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

16 May 2025 at 15:29

Award Notice
Award

28 Apr 2025 at 12:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for its Maternity and Newborn Investigation Team's anti-racism training programme, as part of an award titled "MNSI Anti Racism Training". The contract has been awarded to the supplier, Mission Diverse, following an open procurement procedure. This below-threshold tender within the staff training services category (CPV code 80511000) was conducted to address racism and the wider inequality agenda. The contract, valued at £139,400, covers services delivered across England, United Kingdom, starting from 14 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2028. The award was formalised on 24 April 2025, marking the completion stage of the procurement process.

This contract award presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the training and consultancy industry, particularly those with expertise in delivering equality and anti-racism programmes. Businesses capable of providing tailored educational solutions focusing on diversity and inclusion can leverage this opportunity to gain a foothold in public sector projects. Given the CQC's emphasis on addressing contemporary issues such as racism through multifaceted educational approaches, service providers with innovative training solutions could benefit from potential future contracts and expansions in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MNSI Anti Racism Training

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award notice. The Care Quality Commission's Maternity and Newborn Investigation Team (MNSI) requires a programme of work that undertakes a variety of approaches to explore, understand and educate the team in relation to racism and the wider inequality agenda. This procurement was undertaken following the Open procedure (below threshold). The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 24 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC MNSI 008 Updated 16.05.2025 Correction in the original notice Section name: Award information Place corrected: Awarded date Instead of Date: 24 April 2024 Read Date: 24 April 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bbc08a0-82c3-4160-af09-531f60cdded6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3739f2-37fb-4955-bef1-174d51c45222
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MISSION DIVERSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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