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Strategic Review of TDI Services & Proposal of a Target Operating Model

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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15 May 2026 at 09:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has concluded a procurement process involving the award of a contract titled "Strategic Review of TDI Services & Proposal of a Target Operating Model." This contract, classified under the IT services category, was awarded to Baringa Partners LLP through a selective procurement procedure, specifically a call-off from the CCS Management Consultancy Framework Four Agreement (RM6309), within Lot 3. The contract was active from 1st May 2026 to 10th July 2026, covering a 10-week period with a total awarded value of £220,000. The delivery locations are centralised within England, with the procurement process aim aimed at fulfilling a strategic review requirement for the CQC.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in IT consulting and transformation advisory, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive strategic reviews and operational model proposals. Companies with expertise in complex and transformation projects within the public sector, especially those familiar with participating in framework agreements, are well-suited for such contracts. Although the awarded contract does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, large consultancies with established frameworks for delivering high-value consultancy services could leverage similar opportunities to expand their public sector footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Review of TDI Services & Proposal of a Target Operating Model

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require a Strategic Review of TDI Services & Proposal of a Target Operating Model. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Management Consultancy Framework Four Agreement (MCF4), Agreement (RM6309), Lot 3 - Complex and transformation, following the Further Competition process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 10 weeks. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC TDI 007

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb14d7d-9c2b-4a8f-89a3-889f50643371
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 10 Jul 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
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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

BARINGA PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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