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Governance Review

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION, NEWCASTLE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

25 Sep 2025 at 15:45

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, is currently overseeing a procurement process for a Governance Review titled "CQC CS 038". This process falls under the public authority category within the central government and is directed towards business and management consultancy services. The procurement has moved to the contract amendment stage as of 25th September 2025, with a planned amendment period starting on the 29th of September 2025 and ending on the 30th of November 2025. The procurement method is classified as below threshold with limited competition, and the location is set within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on governance structures and processes. With a procurement valued at £60,000, it provides an attractive proposition for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Heidrick & Struggles (UK) Limited, already serving as a supplier. Engaging with the Care Quality Commission could lead to strategic partnerships and ongoing work in governmental consultancy contracts, potentially fostering business growth through enhanced market credibility and expanded networks in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Governance Review

Notice Description

This is a Contract details notice. Review of Care Quality Commission (CQC) governance structures and processes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059873-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION, NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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