Published date: 17 May 2021

Last edited date: 18 May 2021

Closed future opportunity - This means that a potential contract has passed its approach to market date. A buyer can choose to consider any supplier interest or convert this notice into an opportunity ready for live procurement.


Approach to market date: 20 May 2021

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£25,000 to £30,000

Procurement reference

CQC RCCO 024

Published date

17 May 2021

Approach to market date

20 May 2021

Contract start date

1 September 2021

Contract end date

31 December 2021

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Professional services support is required to conduct an independent, objective, evidence-based review of the CQC Board.

The focus of the review will be in accordance with the Corporate Governance Framework. It will focus on how effective the Board is collectively, including whether: it has the right mix of skills and experience; it is clear about its role especially in relation to the Executive Team; it has succession plans in mind as well as development needs of the Board; it is well supported by the quality of papers and information it receives; the papers are circulated in sufficient time; and the discussion of issues is adequate and decision takes are clear.

More information

Spend profile

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Financial year Budget
2021/2022 £30,000

Additional text

If you are interested in this opportunity, please express your interest by submitting an email to commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk.

Deadline for expression of interest is Thursday 20th May 15:00pm.

All interested parties will then be provided with the Tender documentation no later than 26th May 2021.

About the buyer

Contact name

Commercial and Contracts Team

Address

Citygate
Gallowgate
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
NE1 4PA
England

Telephone

01912333336

Email

commericalcontracts@cqc.org.uk