CQC Exhibition Stand Build, Storage and Maintenance

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 12:45

Award

19 Jun 2023 at 08:49

Award

13 Jun 2023 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the project titled "CQC Exhibition Stand Build, Storage and Maintenance" was managed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), headquartered in Newcastle, England. This process falls under the industry category of advertising and marketing services, with additional classifications in event services and repair and maintenance services. The project location is in England, and the procurement used an open procedure above the threshold. The contract commenced on the 1st of August 2023 and is set to end on the 31st of July 2027, with an initial period of 36 months and an optional extension of up to 12 months. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of June 2026, with a total awarded value of £415,000 excluding VAT, following a modification to increase exhibition-related support.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities in the advertising and marketing sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with CQC's preference for such companies. Businesses specialising in exhibition services, including stand construction, maintenance, and logistics, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The requirements for ongoing maintenance and engagement with exhibition organisers further highlight opportunities for companies offering comprehensive management and logistical solutions in the event services industry. The open procedure method demonstrates transparency and accessibility, allowing qualified businesses an equal opportunity to secure the contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CQC Exhibition Stand Build, Storage and Maintenance

Notice Description

CQC require a third-party stand contractor to build and break down the CQC exhibition stand at the shows we exhibit at. We also require them to store the stand and ensure that the stand is maintained. The contractor will be required to build and break down the stand at exhibitions which are pre-booked by CQC. The contractor's role is crucial to CQC delivering a successful exhibition programme which supports the organisation to meet its strategic obligations. The contractor is required to transport the stand back to their warehouse where it is stored securely, along with promotional material and CQC publications. The contractor will be required to maintain (reporting any repairs required and cost to CQC) and store CQC's existing exhibition stand throughout the duration of the contract. The contract will involve the contractor liaising directly with all the different exhibition organisers to submit information regarding the build and break down by deadlines specified within online manuals (which the exhibition organisers provide). This procurement was undertaken following the open procedure (above threshold) process. The Contract is awarded for initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is the maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions CQC Reference: CQC EP&S 037 Updated 05/06/2026: This contract has been modified during its term. An F20 Modification notice has been published on Find a Tender Service. FTS Modification notice reference: 2026/S 000-053280 FTS Modification notice link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053280-2026 Description of the modifications: The contract value has been increased to provide additional exhibition-related support and associated logistical services. Total Awarded Value following modification is PS415,000.00 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03bc37c7-b639-49ef-bab6-796e9bb47cc0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£306,667 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£721,667 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
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

ROCKET EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328-2026-06-05T13:45:14+01:00",
    "date": "2026-06-05T13:45:14+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-1549900D0O000000rwimUAA",
        "title": "CQC Exhibition Stand Build, Storage and Maintenance",
        "description": "CQC require a third-party stand contractor to build and break down the CQC exhibition stand at the shows we exhibit at. We also require them to store the stand and ensure that the stand is maintained. The contractor will be required to build and break down the stand at exhibitions which are pre-booked by CQC. The contractor's role is crucial to CQC delivering a successful exhibition programme which supports the organisation to meet its strategic obligations. The contractor is required to transport the stand back to their warehouse where it is stored securely, along with promotional material and CQC publications. The contractor will be required to maintain (reporting any repairs required and cost to CQC) and store CQC's existing exhibition stand throughout the duration of the contract. The contract will involve the contractor liaising directly with all the different exhibition organisers to submit information regarding the build and break down by deadlines specified within online manuals (which the exhibition organisers provide). This procurement was undertaken following the open procedure (above threshold) process. The Contract is awarded for initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is the maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions CQC Reference: CQC EP&S 037 Updated 05/06/2026: This contract has been modified during its term. An F20 Modification notice has been published on Find a Tender Service. FTS Modification notice reference: 2026/S 000-053280 FTS Modification notice link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053280-2026 Description of the modifications: The contract value has been increased to provide additional exhibition-related support and associated logistical services. Total Awarded Value following modification is PS415,000.00 excluding VAT.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79340000",
            "description": "Advertising and marketing services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "50000000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Repair and maintenance services"
            },
            {
                "id": "79952000",
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "description": "Event services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 306667,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-03-22T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2023-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-238487",
            "name": "Care Quality Commission",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Care Quality Commission"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Citygate, Gallowgate",
                "locality": "Newcastle",
                "postalCode": "NE1 4PA",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Commercial and Contracts Team",
                "email": "commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-248491",
            "name": "Rocket Exhibitions and Events",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Rocket Exhibitions and Events"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "34 Halley Drive G13 4DJ"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-249014",
            "name": "Rocket Exhibitions and Events",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Rocket Exhibitions and Events"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "34 Halley Drive, Glasgow, G13 4DL"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-238487",
        "name": "Care Quality Commission"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2023-05-23T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2023-06-13T10:25:29+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 306667,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-248491",
                    "name": "Rocket Exhibitions and Events"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2023-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11d3697c-b063-409b-b0f9-2d7008bdbed5",
                    "datePublished": "2023-06-13T10:25:29+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "EP&S 037 Appendix B Rocket Exhibitions Final REDACTED",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a1bc697-8c3b-42d0-a088-df75a781f1e6",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328-2",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2023-05-23T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2023-06-19T09:49:27+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 306667,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-249014",
                    "name": "Rocket Exhibitions and Events"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2023-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d96b63f-d35b-439f-aed3-03bfbb5f205b",
                    "datePublished": "2023-06-19T09:49:27+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "4",
                    "description": "EP&S 037 Appendix B Rocket Exhibitions Final REDACTED",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc06147b-4502-4b09-b7b2-1d70b3dd8c83",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328-3",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2023-05-23T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-06-05T13:45:14+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 415000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-248491",
                    "name": "Rocket Exhibitions and Events"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2023-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "5",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03bc37c7-b639-49ef-bab6-796e9bb47cc0",
                    "datePublished": "2026-06-05T13:45:14+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "6",
                    "description": "EP&S 037 Appendix B Rocket Exhibitions Final REDACTED",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23423bbf-ecb8-403a-82d3-c73fa45ce0a2",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}