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Single Assessment Framework Review

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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25 Oct 2024 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently completed a procurement process for the "Single Assessment Framework Review," operating within the industry category of business and management consultancy services. They awarded the contract to National Care Forum, based in Coventry, England, for a value of £69,000. This procurement was undertaken through a Single Tender Action (below threshold) process. The contract period started on 2nd September 2024 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2024. The process was initiated as a tender on 23rd August 2024 and reached the award stage on 25th October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced with urgent review tasks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in such processes, especially given the below-threshold nature of the procurement method. Engaging with CQC, a prominent health and social care regulator, could also enhance credibility and open further business avenues within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single Assessment Framework Review

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a specialist to undertake an urgent review of the Single Assessment Framework. This procurement was undertaken following the Single Tender Action (below threshold) 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. Contract Reference: CQC CS 005

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89eab70-66f4-422f-8457-dc05cfe3b65b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 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

NATIONAL CARE FORUM

Further Information

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