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CQC Well Led Review - East of England

NHS ENGLAND

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06 May 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by NHS England involves an awarded contract titled "CQC Well Led Review - East of England," categorised under health services. This procurement, located in London, is at the 'award' stage and was completed as of 6th May 2026. The tender sought an experienced independent CFO to conduct a CQC well-led inspection at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. This contract followed a 'direct procurement' method below the threshold without competition, with the contract period running from 19th to 28th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in health services and financial governance, seeking to expand their portfolio in the public healthcare sector. Large businesses with a substantial background in NHS projects, like OKRA consulting Ltd, who was awarded the contract, are well-suited to participate. Such contracts enable businesses to showcase their expertise in governance and leadership consulting, potentially leading to further work within the NHS and related sectors.

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Notice Title

CQC Well Led Review - East of England

Notice Description

Experienced independent CFO with broad NHS experience and an understanding of governance and leadership to complete an independent financial and board governance CQC well led inspection at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. Internal resource from within the region and across NHSE considered, but unavailable. Work needs to to be completed independently with no conflict of interest. Work is completely independent of NHSE direction/control and includes on-site meetings, liaising with CQC and completion of a final report.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06923b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041424-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,225 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OKRA CONSULTING

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