Award

NGO Communication and Engagement Support

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

09 Feb 2026 at 08:52

Award

29 Sep 2025 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NGO Communication and Engagement Support" contract has undergone a contract amendment as of 9th February 2026. The Care Quality Commission, a public authority under central government, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, is the contracting authority. This contract falls under the services category, specifically marketing management consultancy services, with the procurement method being direct and below threshold without competition. Initially awarded on 29th September 2025, the contract is active with a provision for extension until 30th June 2026. The contract value stands at £115,920 net, with a gross amount of £139,104.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in marketing and communications, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialist consultancy services. Given the nature of the contract and the direct procurement method, businesses with a proven track record in providing communication and engagement support to government organizations might find this opportunity particularly lucrative. The opportunity to develop relationships with the Care Quality Commission could further business growth and open doors to similar future projects in the public sector.

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Notice Title

NGO Communication and Engagement Support

Notice Description

The National Guardians Office (NGO) Communication and Engagement Support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a476
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011217-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£115,920 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 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
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

BLUE LOZENGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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