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title: "Strategic Communications Training"
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# Strategic Communications Training

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a053e9b2-ace7-47b8-afce-4e9dca0089dc

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Strategic Communications Training" has been completed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a key regulatory body for health and social care in England. This procurement falls within the industry category of education and training services, with a total contract value of £10,200. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract period commenced on 24 August 2021 and will end on 31 March 2022. Notably, this tender has been awarded following its deadline for submissions on 19 July 2021, and the contract has been formally awarded on 11 August 2021.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for SMEs operating in the training and communications sector, particularly those specialising in strategic communications, audience engagement, and public relations. Businesses able to provide tailored training that aligns with the OASIS framework will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms with expertise in upskilling professionals in the health and social care regulatory context may find this project particularly relevant for growth and collaboration with the CQC.

## Notice

CQC is the regulator for health and social care in England. Arising from CQC's emergent strategy for 2021-2025 there is a renewed focus on upskilling colleagues who work in all engagement roles (with a particular emphasis on those engaging with public, provider, internal and stakeholder audiences) with: * a shared understanding about a strategic planning approach to all communication * developing a consistent approach to writing and implementing communications and engagement strategies The OASIS (Objective, Audience Insight, Strategy, Implementation and Scoring) framework is the industry standard for government communication. CQC is a member of the Government Communication Service (GCS) and wishes to harmonise the approach taken by its engagement professionals to strategic communication by systematic use of the principles contained within a framework such as OASIS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338c9f5d-230d-44e8-ba92-d4568c9c2a18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,200 |
| 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 | PUBLIC RELATION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338c9f5d-230d-44e8-ba92-d4568c9c2a18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/338c9f5d-230d-44e8-ba92-d4568c9c2a18
  31st August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ad60e3b-9876-4543-bcd9-9ef36435a722

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