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title: "MNSI Anti Racism Training"
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# MNSI Anti Racism Training

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bbc08a0-82c3-4160-af09-531f60cdded6

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for its Maternity and Newborn Investigation Team's anti-racism training programme, as part of an award titled "MNSI Anti Racism Training". The contract has been awarded to the supplier, Mission Diverse, following an open procurement procedure. This below-threshold tender within the staff training services category (CPV code 80511000) was conducted to address racism and the wider inequality agenda. The contract, valued at £139,400, covers services delivered across England, United Kingdom, starting from 14 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2028. The award was formalised on 24 April 2025, marking the completion stage of the procurement process.

This contract award presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the training and consultancy industry, particularly those with expertise in delivering equality and anti-racism programmes. Businesses capable of providing tailored educational solutions focusing on diversity and inclusion can leverage this opportunity to gain a foothold in public sector projects. Given the CQC's emphasis on addressing contemporary issues such as racism through multifaceted educational approaches, service providers with innovative training solutions could benefit from potential future contracts and expansions in this sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award notice. The Care Quality Commission's Maternity and Newborn Investigation Team (MNSI) requires a programme of work that undertakes a variety of approaches to explore, understand and educate the team in relation to racism and the wider inequality agenda. This procurement was undertaken following the Open procedure (below threshold). The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 24 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC MNSI 008 Updated 16.05.2025 Correction in the original notice Section name: Award information Place corrected: Awarded date Instead of Date: 24 April 2024 Read Date: 24 April 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3739f2-37fb-4955-bef1-174d51c45222 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MISSION DIVERSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3739f2-37fb-4955-bef1-174d51c45222
- 28 Apr 2025 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f316e8-82af-436d-b191-c357e96c99e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3739f2-37fb-4955-bef1-174d51c45222
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f316e8-82af-436d-b191-c357e96c99e6
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/848d1168-2c2d-463c-a21a-97ca1f9179ff
  CQC MNSI 008 Attachment 3 - Appendix B FINAL Contract REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4cfcb44-89fd-4a22-95cb-f81bad5c2c64
  CQC MNSI 008 Attachment 3 - Appendix B FINAL Contract REDACTED

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