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title: "Pre-Retirement Training"
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# Pre-Retirement Training

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a581f521-e29e-49ad-914f-33dc2273991d

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Pre-Retirement Training services, classified under Personal Development Training Services, CPV code 80570000. The procurement was carried out using a limited procurement method through a Competitive Quotation (below threshold) process. The contract, having an awarded value of £27,000, has been granted to Pen-gage Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, with the contract period starting on 1st June 2025 and concluding on 30th May 2028. This award was published on 17th June 2025, marking the completion of the procurement process.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in personal development training services, particularly those that focus on pre-retirement planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete effectively in such contracts, given the procurement method's focus on engaging these types of organisations. The ongoing demand for tailored retirement training presents a platform for businesses to expand their offerings and establish credibility within this niche market, enhancing their prospects for future opportunities with similar public sector organisations.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a Pre-Retirement company to provide workshops for those who are near retirement age. The procurement was undertaken following the Competitive quotation (below threshold) process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 36 months with no option to extend. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. CQC Reference: CQC CS 021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1de40aa-34a3-4d97-81e6-eb6293ac4401 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PEN-GAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1de40aa-34a3-4d97-81e6-eb6293ac4401

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1de40aa-34a3-4d97-81e6-eb6293ac4401
  17th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfc4c18b-0e97-478f-b399-fcb17f741d9e
  20250617 CQC CS 021 Pre-Retirement Contract Redacted

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