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title: "Extension of existing contract for Assessment Services for Recruitment Design and Delivery"
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# Extension of existing contract for Assessment Services for Recruitment Design and Delivery

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c5c43c2-09da-495b-93d5-f662b8a3d053

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, is currently involved in a procurement process for an extension of an existing contract titled "Extension of existing contract for Assessment Services for Recruitment Design and Delivery." This tender, classified under CPV code 79635000, pertains to assessment centre services for recruitment and has a contract value of £200,000. The procurement method utilised is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1st October 2019 to 30th September 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in recruitment and assessment services to expand their business. Companies with expertise in talent design and delivery, particularly those with qualified personnel such as occupational psychologists and assessment professionals, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with the Care Quality Commission could facilitate a long-term partnership within the public sector, enhancing visibility and credibility in the marketplace.

## Notice

Extension of existing Contract under 12 month extension available for Assessment Services for Recruitment, Talent Design and Delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0483f5-86fd-4898-9b44-530d12eb70e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £523,159 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | GATENBY SANDERSON; GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2021 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0483f5-86fd-4898-9b44-530d12eb70e1
- 14 Aug 2019 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b12785-3756-49ae-ad55-102104b7af03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0483f5-86fd-4898-9b44-530d12eb70e1
  23rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4b12785-3756-49ae-ad55-102104b7af03
  14th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87883611-9ad7-4620-baab-25520c3996cc
  CQC PER 037
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36a4798d-21b4-4f1a-98cf-3564d2e8d00c

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