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title: "Single Assessment Framework Review"
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# Single Assessment Framework Review

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3590832-65e6-45d5-90ca-61d9966e5935

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently completed a procurement process for the "Single Assessment Framework Review," operating within the industry category of business and management consultancy services. They awarded the contract to National Care Forum, based in Coventry, England, for a value of £69,000. This procurement was undertaken through a Single Tender Action (below threshold) process. The contract period started on 2nd September 2024 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2024. The process was initiated as a tender on 23rd August 2024 and reached the award stage on 25th October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced with urgent review tasks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in such processes, especially given the below-threshold nature of the procurement method. Engaging with CQC, a prominent health and social care regulator, could also enhance credibility and open further business avenues within the public sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a specialist to undertake an urgent review of the Single Assessment Framework. This procurement was undertaken following the Single Tender Action (below threshold) process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 3 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CS 005

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89eab70-66f4-422f-8457-dc05cfe3b65b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL CARE FORUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89eab70-66f4-422f-8457-dc05cfe3b65b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89eab70-66f4-422f-8457-dc05cfe3b65b
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c78a00a-8961-4666-8131-18a667a02b6b
  CQC CS 005 Purchase order_Redacted

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