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title: "National Guardian Strategy"
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# National Guardian Strategy

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9206d27a-b8bf-44ee-b669-0d82a7f8692a

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission has awarded MOORHOUSE CONSULTING LIMITED a contract for the National Guardian Strategy project. The contract, valued at GBP 70,130, was awarded through the CCS Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 2 Strategy and Policy under a Direct Award Process. The contract period is for 3 months, running from 4th December 2023 to 3rd March 2024. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 3rd November 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth in consultancy services, particularly in areas such as feasibility studies, business analysis, information systems, development consultancy, and general management consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable for their capabilities. The location of the project is in England, providing local businesses with a chance to engage in strategic planning and policy development activities with the Care Quality Commission.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice National Guardian Strategy - The National Guardian's office (NGO) is looking to identify a partner who will support the organisation to build on the 2021 strategic framework and approach for the organisation. This will include the development of: * a strategic framework, * identify key strategic initiatives and * develop an implementation plan which takes into consideration the organisation's resources (size and budget). This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) RM6187, Lot 2 Strategy and Policy following the Direct Award Process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 3 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC NGO 016a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951064c3-fc36-4944-899b-7d019aa8ccc5 |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2023 - 3 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,130 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,130 |
| 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 | MOORHOUSE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2023 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951064c3-fc36-4944-899b-7d019aa8ccc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/951064c3-fc36-4944-899b-7d019aa8ccc5
  6th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d355a03-0547-4864-b331-6d4607228120
  CQC NGO 016a RM6187-Framework-Schedule-6_-Order-Form FINAL REDACTED

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