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title: "Financial Governance Assessor for CQC Well Led inspections"
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# Financial Governance Assessor for CQC Well Led inspections

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e211e71-4af6-4f9c-b883-bbe50edae17c

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## Summary

NHS England has completed the procurement process for a financial governance assessor for CQC Well Led inspections, aligned with the health services industry. This contract was awarded to MIAA (Mersey Internal Audit Agency), with a total contract value of £48,000. The inspections will take place in the North East and Yorkshire region, requiring up to 9 days of work for each inspection. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award date was 14 January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 18 December 2025 to 30 May 2026, demonstrating a structured and planned approach to service delivery.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in financial governance, particularly those experienced at the Executive Director of Finance level. Although not explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, organisations with a robust background in delivering financial oversight within healthcare settings could leverage their skills to expand their portfolio through participation in similar reviews. Given the specialised nature of the role, well-established companies in financial audit or consultancy services may find similar prospects beneficial for strategic growth and elevation in the sector.

## Notice

CQC determines when and where a Well Led Review will be undertaken. NHS England is responsible for determining whether a Financial Governance assessor is required to join the review team, based on an assessment of financial risk, and for securing an appropriately qualified and knowledgeable individual with significant experience at Executive Director of Finance level (or equivalent) to undertake that role. CQC have recently confirmed a pipeline of 5 Well Led inspections to be undertaken by 30 April 2026. North East and Yorkshire region Finance Director has determined that a financial governance assessor is required for each inspection. Each inspection will require up to 9 days work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f152ad-4ece-493a-b7b7-08121e35b283 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIAA (MERSEY INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f152ad-4ece-493a-b7b7-08121e35b283

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41f152ad-4ece-493a-b7b7-08121e35b283
  13th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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