Award

Project Management Training

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

16 Dec 2025 at 09:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract for Project Management Training services following a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) call-off process. The awarded contract, valued at £25,000, commenced on 24th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 23rd November 2027, covering an initial 12-month period with an option to extend for an additional year. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with delivery confined to England, United Kingdom. As part of the award stage, the procurement utilised a selective method through further competition, aiming to foster high-quality training services aligned with the Commission's standards.

This contract represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training, particularly those well-versed in project management, to expand their service offerings. The selection process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), allowing these entities to enhance their business growth and collaboration prospects. Awarded to QA LIMITED, this tender serves as an illustration of how well-positioned organisations, with expertise in delivering professional training services, can establish strong partnerships with public bodies like the Care Quality Commission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Management Training

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require DPS Call-Off contract for Project Management Training. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Learning and Training Services DPS, (RM6219) following the Further Competition process (ref 62371). The Contract is awarded for a total period of 24 months, 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 CS 016

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b326faa-f73f-410c-8376-f8278bf8bf78
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa34517b-3f31-4ca3-a400-80425349653f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 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

QA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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