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08 Jul 2026 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by "The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London" involved the appointment of a new Chair for the Adult Assurance Board aimed at ensuring Quality Assure CQC readiness and preparation for Annual Engagement meetings. The procurement is classified under the services industry category with specific emphasis on auditing services. The location of the procurement involves several regions, including the City of London, with the direct procurement method used, categorised below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 29th May 2026, becoming active from 1st June 2026, with an end date on 31st May 2028, marking the completion of the procurement cycle. The associated gross contract value is GBP 46,800.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialised in service-oriented sectors, particularly those offering auditing and consultancy services within a public authority setting. Despite not requiring competitive bidding, businesses specialising in healthcare consultancy, compliance, and quality assurance can closely monitor similar direct procurement processes for potential engagement. Large-scale enterprises similar to Achieve Health & Social Care Ltd, the awarded supplier, may find such contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolio in sub-central government projects. As these services align closely with public sector deliverables, experience in managing regulatory compliance and thematic practice reviews would be advantageous.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

New Chair of Adult Assurance Board

Notice Description

Quality Assure CQC readiness including review of IR documentation and support CoL in the readiness and preparation for Annual Engagement meetings. Undertake thematic practice reviews.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c666
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064220-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACHIEVE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Further Information

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