Leadership transition CQC is undergoing leadership changes with the appointment of a new Chief Executive, Emily Miles, arriving in October 2026. This creates an opportunity to engage during a period of strategic realignment and potential vendor evaluation as new leadership sets priorities.

AI governance The regulator is actively developing a regulatory model and assessment frameworks for the use of AI in health and social care, including how AI affects risk, safety, and access to care. This signals a demand for AI risk assessment, governance, and compliance solutions.

Inspector training CQC is investing in new training for inspectors to support provider welfare. This presents a chance to offer training platforms, content libraries, or LMS integrations that enhance inspector readiness and welfare.

Joint collaboration Recent collaboration with ADASS to update joint working protocols indicates openness to partnerships and shared information frameworks. There may be opportunities for software or services that facilitate information sharing, governance, and quality assurance.

Regulatory tech stack Current tech utilization includes Azure Functions, OneTrust, Jira, data analytics, and GDPR compliance. There is potential to offer workflow automation, data privacy controls, analytics enhancements, or cloud-native tools tailored to regulator needs.