Award

MNSI Communication and Engagement Support

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

27 Nov 2025 at 13:51

ContractAmendment

22 Sep 2025 at 17:09

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission, a central government public authority based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, is managing a procurement process entitled "MNSI Communication and Engagement Support". The procurement, focusing on communication services in the healthcare sector, has currently reached the contract amendment stage. The most recent amendment involves additional services due to unforeseen organisational changes, requiring continuity with the incumbent supplier. Key dates include the amendment proposal on 1st December 2025, with a notable gross contract value of £279,357.60. The procurement method is restricted, involving limited competition, ensuring that the incumbent can seamlessly provide the additional services without complicating factors.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing management consultancy services, particularly those that have established frameworks in communication and engagement support within healthcare contexts. While current amendments limit supplier changes, future similar tenders may open up more opportunities for SMEs and larger entities alike. Businesses capable of offering adaptable communication strategies that align with public service requirements could position themselves to be competitive in such tenders managed by the Care Quality Commission.

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Notice Title

MNSI Communication and Engagement Support

Notice Description

This is a Contract details notice. Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations (MNSI) Communication and Engagement Support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05983a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077694-2025
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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£149,998 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
Contact Name
Commercial and Contracts Team
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000616161

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

BLUE LOZENGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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