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RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Coaching Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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01 Sep 2025 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for the RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract related to the Coaching Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship. The procurement falls under the category of Education and Training Services and is classified within the CPV code 80000000. The process was managed through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) using the Rapid Award process. The contract was awarded on 27th August 2025 to Babington Business College Limited and is set for an initial duration of 48 months, with a possible extension of up to 12 months, amounting to a maximum contract length of 60 months. The contract's total value is ₤200,000 and is active from September 2025. This tender uses a selective procurement method following a restricted procedure and was open to competition within the UK.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, especially for companies specialising in education and training services, offering a chance to collaborate with a governmental body such as the CQC. Businesses that can deliver high-quality educational services are particularly well-suited to participate, as the award criteria emphasised quality significantly, with a 70% weight compared to 30% for price. With an active status and a long-term engagement potential, this contract is ideal for large and well-established educational providers looking to expand their apprenticeship training offerings in the public sector. SME participation is also noted, indicating openness to bids from smaller enterprises that can meet quality standards.

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Notice Title

RM6102 DPS Call Off Contract for Coaching Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship

Notice Description

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require DPS Call Off Contract for Coaching Professional Level 5 Apprenticeship.<br/><br/>This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) following the Rapid Award process (reference 60491).<br/><br/>The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 48 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months.<br/><br/>Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) following the Rapid Award process (reference 60491). Additional information: This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Apprenticeship Training Dynamic Marketplace DPS (RM6102) following the Rapid Award process (reference 60491).

Options: Option to extend for up to a further 12 months for a total contract term of 60 months including optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052647-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE

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