Award

MNSI Managed Language Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

11 Dec 2023 at 14:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract for the provision of language courses for the MNSI Managed Language Services. The contracting process was initiated by the NHS Trust Development Authority and later transferred to CQC, with D A Languages Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract is valued at £180,000 GBP and is awarded for an initial period of 24 months, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The procurement method used was selective, with the procurement being carried out through the ESPO 402_20 Language Services Framework. The contract period is set to start on July 1, 2022, and end on July 5, 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the language services industry to participate in providing services to the Care Quality Commission. Companies offering language courses or translation services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract involves delivering services primarily in England as part of CQC's MNSI programme. Potential suppliers should consider the contract's specifications, value, and duration to assess their capacity to meet the requirements and deadlines outlined in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MNSI Managed Language Services

Notice Description

This is a Contracts Award Notice. From 1st October 2023 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is required to exercise the maternity and newborn safety investigation (MNSI) programme functions previously exercised by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB), which was a part of NHS England. By statutory Directions, the above referenced contract was transferred from NHS Trust Development Authority to CQC. The contract was initially procured by NHS Trust Development Authority in June 2022 and a Contract Finder awarded contract notice was published on 7 July 2023 for the initial term of 24 months: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3896b5a5-3a6b-4390-81f0-9052e63402db The purpose of this notice is to confirm the transfer of the contract to CQC and to re-publish the contract award for the full term, including any optional extensions. The procurement was undertaken through the ESPO 402_20 Language Services Framework following its Further Competition process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 24 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months. The Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC MNSI 001

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1bca6f-ed44-4867-99fe-d5b9c8189bb1
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80580000 - Provision of language courses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 5 Jul 2026 4-5 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
Commercial and Contracts team
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

D A LANGUAGES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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