--- title: "CQC Exhibition Stand Build, Storage and Maintenance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION" published: "2026-06-05" --- # CQC Exhibition Stand Build, Storage and Maintenance Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4b5d0b8-2940-46b8-834b-843879121328.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the project titled "CQC Exhibition Stand Build, Storage and Maintenance" was managed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), headquartered in Newcastle, England. This process falls under the industry category of advertising and marketing services, with additional classifications in event services and repair and maintenance services. The project location is in England, and the procurement used an open procedure above the threshold. The contract commenced on the 1st of August 2023 and is set to end on the 31st of July 2027, with an initial period of 36 months and an optional extension of up to 12 months. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of June 2026, with a total awarded value of £415,000 excluding VAT, following a modification to increase exhibition-related support. This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities in the advertising and marketing sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with CQC's preference for such companies. Businesses specialising in exhibition services, including stand construction, maintenance, and logistics, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The requirements for ongoing maintenance and engagement with exhibition organisers further highlight opportunities for companies offering comprehensive management and logistical solutions in the event services industry. The open procedure method demonstrates transparency and accessibility, allowing qualified businesses an equal opportunity to secure the contract. ## Notice CQC require a third-party stand contractor to build and break down the CQC exhibition stand at the shows we exhibit at. We also require them to store the stand and ensure that the stand is maintained. The contractor will be required to build and break down the stand at exhibitions which are pre-booked by CQC. The contractor's role is crucial to CQC delivering a successful exhibition programme which supports the organisation to meet its strategic obligations. The contractor is required to transport the stand back to their warehouse where it is stored securely, along with promotional material and CQC publications. The contractor will be required to maintain (reporting any repairs required and cost to CQC) and store CQC's existing exhibition stand throughout the duration of the contract. The contract will involve the contractor liaising directly with all the different exhibition organisers to submit information regarding the build and break down by deadlines specified within online manuals (which the exhibition organisers provide). This procurement was undertaken following the open procedure (above threshold) process. The Contract is awarded for initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is the maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions CQC Reference: CQC EP&S 037 Updated 05/06/2026: This contract has been modified during its term. An F20 Modification notice has been published on Find a Tender Service. FTS Modification notice reference: 2026/S 000-053280 FTS Modification notice link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053280-2026 Description of the modifications: The contract value has been increased to provide additional exhibition-related support and associated logistical services. Total Awarded Value following modification is PS415,000.00 excluding VAT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03bc37c7-b639-49ef-bab6-796e9bb47cc0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 May 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £306,667 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £721,667 | | 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 | | 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 | ROCKET EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03bc37c7-b639-49ef-bab6-796e9bb47cc0 - 19 Jun 2023 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d96b63f-d35b-439f-aed3-03bfbb5f205b - 13 Jun 2023 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11d3697c-b063-409b-b0f9-2d7008bdbed5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03bc37c7-b639-49ef-bab6-796e9bb47cc0 5th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d96b63f-d35b-439f-aed3-03bfbb5f205b 19th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11d3697c-b063-409b-b0f9-2d7008bdbed5 13th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a1bc697-8c3b-42d0-a088-df75a781f1e6 EP&S 037 Appendix B Rocket Exhibitions Final REDACTED - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc06147b-4502-4b09-b7b2-1d70b3dd8c83 EP&S 037 Appendix B Rocket Exhibitions Final REDACTED - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23423bbf-ecb8-403a-82d3-c73fa45ce0a2 EP&S 037 Appendix B Rocket Exhibitions Final REDACTED ## Notice URLs - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053280-2026 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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