Award

Pre-Retirement Training

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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17 Jun 2025 at 10:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Pre-Retirement Training services, classified under Personal Development Training Services, CPV code 80570000. The procurement was carried out using a limited procurement method through a Competitive Quotation (below threshold) process. The contract, having an awarded value of £27,000, has been granted to Pen-gage Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, with the contract period starting on 1st June 2025 and concluding on 30th May 2028. This award was published on 17th June 2025, marking the completion of the procurement process.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in personal development training services, particularly those that focus on pre-retirement planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete effectively in such contracts, given the procurement method's focus on engaging these types of organisations. The ongoing demand for tailored retirement training presents a platform for businesses to expand their offerings and establish credibility within this niche market, enhancing their prospects for future opportunities with similar public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Retirement Training

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a Pre-Retirement company to provide workshops for those who are near retirement age. The procurement was undertaken following the Competitive quotation (below threshold) process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 36 months with no option to extend. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. CQC Reference: CQC CS 021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a581f521-e29e-49ad-914f-33dc2273991d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1de40aa-34a3-4d97-81e6-eb6293ac4401
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 May 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

PEN-GAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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