---
title: "CQC Well Led Review - East of England"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06923b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-05-06"
---

# CQC Well Led Review - East of England

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06923b

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by NHS England involves an awarded contract titled "CQC Well Led Review - East of England," categorised under health services. This procurement, located in London, is at the 'award' stage and was completed as of 6th May 2026. The tender sought an experienced independent CFO to conduct a CQC well-led inspection at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. This contract followed a 'direct procurement' method below the threshold without competition, with the contract period running from 19th to 28th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those specialising in health services and financial governance, seeking to expand their portfolio in the public healthcare sector. Large businesses with a substantial background in NHS projects, like OKRA consulting Ltd, who was awarded the contract, are well-suited to participate. Such contracts enable businesses to showcase their expertise in governance and leadership consulting, potentially leading to further work within the NHS and related sectors.

## Notice

Experienced independent CFO with broad NHS experience and an understanding of governance and leadership to complete an independent financial and board governance CQC well led inspection at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. Internal resource from within the region and across NHSE considered, but unavailable. Work needs to to be completed independently with no conflict of interest. Work is completely independent of NHSE direction/control and includes on-site meetings, liaising with CQC and completion of a final report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041424-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,225 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OKRA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 10:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041424-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041424-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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