---
title: "Governance Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0562da"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0562da.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION, NEWCASTLE"
published: "2025-09-25"
---

# Governance Review

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION, NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0562da

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, is currently overseeing a procurement process for a Governance Review titled "CQC CS 038". This process falls under the public authority category within the central government and is directed towards business and management consultancy services. The procurement has moved to the contract amendment stage as of 25th September 2025, with a planned amendment period starting on the 29th of September 2025 and ending on the 30th of November 2025. The procurement method is classified as below threshold with limited competition, and the location is set within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on governance structures and processes. With a procurement valued at £60,000, it provides an attractive proposition for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Heidrick & Struggles (UK) Limited, already serving as a supplier. Engaging with the Care Quality Commission could lead to strategic partnerships and ongoing work in governmental consultancy contracts, potentially fostering business growth through enhanced market credibility and expanded networks in the public sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract details notice. Review of Care Quality Commission (CQC) governance structures and processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059873-2025 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION, NEWCASTLE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 15:45 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059873-2025
- 21 Jul 2025 at 11:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041601-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059873-2025
  25th September 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041601-2025
  21st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.heidrick.com
- https://www.cqc.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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