Award

Assessment Framework Consultation

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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04 Nov 2025 at 17:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Assessment Framework Consultation," classified under the industry category of Research Services. This procurement, conducted through a Direct Award process within the CQC Research and Evaluation Framework, culminated in an active award to TONIC CONSULTANTS LIMITED. The contract spans from 13th October 2025 to 12th January 2026, with a total awarded value of £83,333. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research, design, and social services. Businesses with expertise in consultancy and research development, especially those capable of engaging in framework consultations, are well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities. The completion of this contract affirms the potential for suppliers in the UK to participate in significant government projects, enhancing their market presence and credibility in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment Framework Consultation

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a supplier to undertake a project focused on Assessment Framework Consultation. This procurement was undertaken through the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework (CQC EPS 052) Lot 3: Consultation Partner, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 3 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f841754d-18dd-42c0-80e7-ce415e5e943e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Jan 2026 1-6 months
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 Contracts Team
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
--

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

TONIC CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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