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title: "Single Assessment Framework Review"
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# Single Assessment Framework Review

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d9f3332-1ebf-4fd0-a8f1-a32a0f21ce28

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for a Single Assessment Framework Review to Clovullin Associates. This contract, operating under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, is set in England and follows the Single Tender Action (below threshold) procurement method. The contract commenced on 18th July 2024 and will end on 17th January 2025, with a total value of £36,180. The procurement stage is award, with the award date listed as 11th October 2024. The CQC’s Commercial and Contracts Team is managing this process from their office in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract's direct procurement method and below-threshold nature indicate a streamlined selection process, beneficial for companies that can deliver specialist, urgent reviews. Such projects not only provide immediate revenue but also enhance reputation and open doors to future engagements with government bodies like the CQC.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a specialist to undertake an urgent review of the Single Assessment Framework. This procurement was undertaken following the Single Tender Action (below threshold) process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 6 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CS 004

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4961ec-963c-49f7-a387-5e8acfc9f924 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2024 - 17 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,180 |
| 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 | CLOVULLIN ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4961ec-963c-49f7-a387-5e8acfc9f924

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b4961ec-963c-49f7-a387-5e8acfc9f924
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfb0662d-f5cc-408c-a118-5903e348a1bf
  CQC CS 004 Purchase order_Redacted

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