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Organisational Development Training Programme

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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15 Dec 2025 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed a procurement process titled "Organisational Development Training Programme," focusing on education and training services within the UK, specifically in England. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has been finalised at the award stage, with a contract period starting from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027. The awarded contract is valued at £85,445, with the option to extend it for an additional 12 months. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of CQC's Learning and Development Team and senior colleagues.

This tender provides a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in specialist and training programme services. Businesses in the education and organisational training sectors may find this an attractive opportunity due to the specific expertise required to deliver the programme at the practitioner level. The awarded supplier is Ashridge Executive & Organisation Development Limited, demonstrating that small-scale, specialist firms have a favourable chance of success in securing such contracts with government agencies like the CQC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Organisational Development Training Programme

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires the services of an external supplier to deliver a programme of development at Organisational Development (OD) practitioner level that collectively builds the skills and capability for our Learning and Development Team and Senior Colleagues. This procurement was undertaken following the Open procedure (below threshold). The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC RCCO 154

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ebda733-5272-4eda-80ce-c8b8e7b7b148
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,445 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,445 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 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

ASHRIDGE EXECUTIVE & ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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