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title: "CQC Board Effectiveness Review"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION"
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# CQC Board Effectiveness Review

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d11f22f4-c626-4824-a06b-4ce33bcd7daa

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission is planning a tender for the "CQC Board Effectiveness Review," requiring professional services to conduct a comprehensive and evidence-based review of its Board. The procurement falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" and is based in England. The budget for this tender is set at £30,000, and expressions of interest must be submitted by 15:00 on 20th May 2021. Tender documentation will be available to interested parties by 26th May 2021, with the contract anticipated to start from 1st September 2021 and conclude by 31st December 2021. This process follows an open procurement method for contracts below the financial threshold.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in governance reviews, consultancy services, and organisational effectiveness assessments. Companies that can demonstrate experience in corporate governance frameworks, board evaluations, and related consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a valuable chance for them to expand their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Professional services support is required to conduct an independent, objective, evidence-based review of the CQC Board. The focus of the review will be in accordance with the Corporate Governance Framework. It will focus on how effective the Board is collectively, including whether: it has the right mix of skills and experience; it is clear about its role especially in relation to the Executive Team; it has succession plans in mind as well as development needs of the Board; it is well supported by the quality of papers and information it receives; the papers are circulated in sufficient time; and the discussion of issues is adequate and decision takes are clear. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please express your interest by submitting an email to commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk. Deadline for expression of interest is Thursday 20th May 15:00pm. All interested parties will then be provided with the Tender documentation no later than 26th May 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c905f5-7c07-4fc3-81ad-df82fbf8b8fd |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 May 2021 at 10:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c905f5-7c07-4fc3-81ad-df82fbf8b8fd
- 17 May 2021 at 15:06 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c905f5-7c07-4fc3-81ad-df82fbf8b8fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c905f5-7c07-4fc3-81ad-df82fbf8b8fd
  18th May 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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