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title: "Successful Manager Pathway Programme"
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# Successful Manager Pathway Programme

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b3a98ed-f6f1-4236-8677-31092fc5cdcd

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the award stage for its "Successful Manager Pathway Programme", focusing on education and training services within the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted through a dynamic purchasing system under the Rapid Award process, involving a selective procurement method. The contract, which began on 1st May 2026, is set for a period of 12 months with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The total value of the awarded contract is £94,500. The services are specifically targeted at the region of England, with key operations located in Newcastle upon Tyne (postal code NE1 4PA). The tender process was concluded by the end of March 2026, and the contract was awarded on 23rd April 2026 to Half the Sky Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, are well-suited to participate in such dynamic procurement systems. By engaging in CQC's Successful Manager Pathway Programme, businesses can leverage their capabilities in the educational sector, grow their portfolio, and enhance their presence in public sector contracts. Suppliers that focus on tailored training solutions and have experience with government contracts are ideal competitors for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require a contract for it's Successful Manager Pathway Programme. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Learning and Training Services DPS, (RM6219) following the Rapid Award process (ref 68575). The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CPS 083

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d526ac1-d9c8-4ab7-8d7f-95f3fc7d7ba0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,500 |
| 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 | HALF THE SKY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 06:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d526ac1-d9c8-4ab7-8d7f-95f3fc7d7ba0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d526ac1-d9c8-4ab7-8d7f-95f3fc7d7ba0
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e660e4ba-758d-4314-9e6d-658aa1c3bfda
  20260413 CQC RCCO 083 Order Form and Order Schedules- Final_Redacted

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