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MNSI Communication and Engagement Support

Care Quality Commission

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

19 Jun 2026 at 15:34

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

05 May 2026 at 16:49

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

02 Apr 2026 at 13:31

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

27 Nov 2025 at 13:51

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
ContractAmendment

22 Sep 2025 at 18:09

UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Award

11 Sep 2025 at 09:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission, a central government public authority based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has initiated a contract amendment for the "MNSI Communication and Engagement Support" project. This process is at the contract amendment stage as of June 2026, marking additional requirements for high-level stakeholder engagement from 1 July to 30 September 2026. Previous amendments have also supported additional development services for annual report preparations and high-level engagement from April to June 2026. Initially awarded to Blue Lozenge Limited in August 2025, the contract is operational through July 2027. The Commission recognises that using different suppliers could incur technical and cost challenges, thereby favouring continuity with the existing supplier. The project is above threshold with an aggregated value of approximately GBP 310,990.80 and is underpinned by legal basis 2023/54 of UKPGA.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in communication and engagement, particularly those adept at interacting with national bodies, government officials, and senior clinical leaders. Companies specialising in marketing management consultancy could find this tender appealing, offering a chance to contribute to the healthcare sector's safety initiatives. Given the expertise required, businesses with a proven track record in high-level stakeholder engagement or comprehensive report development would be well-suited to engage with this opportunity. For small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this contract can provide both substantial revenue potential and a prestigious association with government projects.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05983a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058212-2026
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
£259,159 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Care Quality Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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