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Financial Governance Assessor for CQC Well Led inspections

NHS ENGLAND

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13 Feb 2026 at 12:44

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for a financial governance assessor for CQC Well Led inspections, aligned with the health services industry. This contract was awarded to MIAA (Mersey Internal Audit Agency), with a total contract value of £48,000. The inspections will take place in the North East and Yorkshire region, requiring up to 9 days of work for each inspection. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award date was 14 January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 18 December 2025 to 30 May 2026, demonstrating a structured and planned approach to service delivery.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in financial governance, particularly those experienced at the Executive Director of Finance level. Although not explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with a robust background in delivering financial oversight within healthcare settings could leverage their skills to expand their portfolio through participation in similar reviews. Given the specialised nature of the role, well-established companies in financial audit or consultancy services may find similar prospects beneficial for strategic growth and elevation in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Governance Assessor for CQC Well Led inspections

Notice Description

CQC determines when and where a Well Led Review will be undertaken. NHS England is responsible for determining whether a Financial Governance assessor is required to join the review team, based on an assessment of financial risk, and for securing an appropriately qualified and knowledgeable individual with significant experience at Executive Director of Finance level (or equivalent) to undertake that role. CQC have recently confirmed a pipeline of 5 Well Led inspections to be undertaken by 30 April 2026. North East and Yorkshire region Finance Director has determined that a financial governance assessor is required for each inspection. Each inspection will require up to 9 days work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e211e71-4af6-4f9c-b883-bbe50edae17c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f152ad-4ece-493a-b7b7-08121e35b283
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 30 May 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHS England
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AW
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIAA (MERSEY INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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