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title: "NGO Communication and Engagement Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a476"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-09"
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# NGO Communication and Engagement Support

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a476

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "NGO Communication and Engagement Support" contract has undergone a contract amendment as of 9th February 2026. The Care Quality Commission, a public authority under central government, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, is the contracting authority. This contract falls under the services category, specifically marketing management consultancy services, with the procurement method being direct and below threshold without competition. Initially awarded on 29th September 2025, the contract is active with a provision for extension until 30th June 2026. The contract value stands at £115,920 net, with a gross amount of £139,104.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in marketing and communications, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing specialist consultancy services. Given the nature of the contract and the direct procurement method, businesses with a proven track record in providing communication and engagement support to government organizations might find this opportunity particularly lucrative. The opportunity to develop relationships with the Care Quality Commission could further business growth and open doors to similar future projects in the public sector.

## Notice

The National Guardians Office (NGO) 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/011217-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,920 |

## 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

- 9 Feb 2026 at 08:52 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011217-2026
- 29 Sep 2025 at 17:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060692-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011217-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060692-2025
  29th 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

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