Award

Internal Audit

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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13 Mar 2023 at 13:34

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Award

21 Jul 2022 at 10:53

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Award

20 Jul 2022 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract for Internal Audit services via the CCS RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three Lot 4 Finance. The contract is for 36 months without the option to extend, with a total value of £1,050,000. The tender was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 1st April 2022 and ends on 31st March 2025. The procurement involved the buying organisation located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, within the financial auditing services category.

This public procurement contracting process presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing Internal Audit services to the Care Quality Commission. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in financial auditing services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value is significant, and the contract period provides stability for suppliers over the next three years. Businesses with experience in similar government framework competitions may find this tender suitable for expanding their market presence and revenue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit

Notice Description

Call off contract for Internal Audit Services. The procurement was undertaken via the CCS RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 4 Finance following a further competition. The contract is award for 36 months with no option to extend. Total awarded value is the maximum charges for this contract. Contract reference CQC RCCO 023 Updated 13.03.23 - files uploaded as links have been removed and replaced as attachments to this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ac640e-8868-4ba4-a713-4d9c0a6a589b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
Commercial and Contract Team
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
2
Supplier Names

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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