Award

Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship Programme

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 08:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship Programme as part of their education and training services, classified under CPV code 80000000. This procurement was executed through Salisbury Managed Procurement Services under the Apprenticeship Education Framework using a selective, call-off from a framework agreement process, indicating a strategic procurement method ensuring suitable supplier engagement. The contract has an initial term of 36 months starting from 2nd April 2024, with an option to extend up to an additional 36 months. The total contract value is £420,000. The awarded contract indicates progression to the 'Award' stage with Arden University Limited serving as the supplier. The programme location is specified for delivery in England, with specific reference to the postal area NE1 4PA.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for education providers specialising in executive training and development. Large educational institutions like Arden University Limited are particularly well-suited to offer such high-level programmes due to their scalability and resource capacity. Although the procurement stage has moved to the award and contract completion, it highlights the importance of being engaged in frameworks like the Apprenticeship Education Framework for similar future opportunities. Providers capable of delivering quality training services in alignment with government standards can leverage this type of procurement to broaden their service offerings and increase market presence in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship Programme

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require Salisbury Framework Call off for Contract for Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship Programme. This procurement was undertaken through Salisbury Managed Procurement Services (SMPS), S10353 - Apprenticeship Education Framework, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC RCCO 144

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ab2c91-4221-4c8b-879a-a232ff7b9bc1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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

ARDEN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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