--- title: "MNSI Communication and Engagement Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05983a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05983a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05983a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05983a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION" published: "2026-06-19" --- # MNSI Communication and Engagement Support Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05983a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05983a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05983a.json) ## Summary The Care Quality Commission, a central government public authority based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has initiated a contract amendment for the "MNSI Communication and Engagement Support" project. This process is at the contract amendment stage as of June 2026, marking additional requirements for high-level stakeholder engagement from 1 July to 30 September 2026. Previous amendments have also supported additional development services for annual report preparations and high-level engagement from April to June 2026. Initially awarded to Blue Lozenge Limited in August 2025, the contract is operational through July 2027. The Commission recognises that using different suppliers could incur technical and cost challenges, thereby favouring continuity with the existing supplier. The project is above threshold with an aggregated value of approximately GBP 310,990.80 and is underpinned by legal basis 2023/54 of UKPGA. This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses skilled in communication and engagement, particularly those adept at interacting with national bodies, government officials, and senior clinical leaders. Companies specialising in marketing management consultancy could find this tender appealing, offering a chance to contribute to the healthcare sector's safety initiatives. Given the expertise required, businesses with a proven track record in high-level stakeholder engagement or comprehensive report development would be well-suited to engage with this opportunity. For small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this contract can provide both substantial revenue potential and a prestigious association with government projects. ## Notice This is a Contract details notice. Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations (MNSI) Communication and Engagement Support services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058212-2026 | | 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 | 19 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £259,159 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BLUE LOZENGE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Jun 2026 at 14:34 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058212-2026 - 5 May 2026 at 15:49 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041226-2026 - 2 Apr 2026 at 12:31 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030893-2026 - 27 Nov 2025 at 13:51 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077694-2025 - 22 Sep 2025 at 17:09 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058696-2025 - 11 Sep 2025 at 08:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055655-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058212-2026 19th June 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041226-2026 5th May 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030893-2026 2nd April 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077694-2025 27th November 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058696-2025 22nd September 2025 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055655-2025 11th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://bluelozenge.co.uk/ - https://www.cqc.org.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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