Award

Successful Manager Pathway Programme

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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11 May 2026 at 06:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the award stage for its "Successful Manager Pathway Programme", focusing on education and training services within the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted through a dynamic purchasing system under the Rapid Award process, involving a selective procurement method. The contract, which began on 1st May 2026, is set for a period of 12 months with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The total value of the awarded contract is £94,500. The services are specifically targeted at the region of England, with key operations located in Newcastle upon Tyne (postal code NE1 4PA). The tender process was concluded by the end of March 2026, and the contract was awarded on 23rd April 2026 to Half the Sky Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are well-suited to participate in such dynamic procurement systems. By engaging in CQC's Successful Manager Pathway Programme, businesses can leverage their capabilities in the educational sector, grow their portfolio, and enhance their presence in public sector contracts. Suppliers that focus on tailored training solutions and have experience with government contracts are ideal competitors for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Successful Manager Pathway Programme

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require a contract for it's Successful Manager Pathway Programme. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Learning and Training Services DPS, (RM6219) following the Rapid Award process (ref 68575). 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 CPS 083

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d526ac1-d9c8-4ab7-8d7f-95f3fc7d7ba0
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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

HALF THE SKY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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