Award

HANDD Support Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

04 Feb 2025 at 12:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) awarded a contract for HANDD Support Services, classified under software-related services (CPV code 72260000). Located in England, this procurement process was conducted using a direct, single tender action method below the threshold. The procurement reached the award stage on 30 January 2025, with a completion status as of 4 February 2025. The contract, valued at £41,895.89, is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2026. The buying organisation, CQC, is headquartered at Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4PA, England.

This tender signifies an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software-related services to collaborate with a notable public sector entity. Firms well-versed in providing HANDD support and similar IT services could find this engagement particularly beneficial. Additionally, this contract can foster business growth by allowing SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities and secure future contracts within the public sector. The procurement method, being a direct single tender action, suggests a streamlined process that could be attractive to businesses seeking clear and direct procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HANDD Support Services

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require HANDD Support Services. This procurement was undertaken following the Single tender action (below threshold) process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 136

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01bdae65-13af-4f3e-841f-8dd1a52b89f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe45b7c-6f62-4a8f-acd1-074dcea4cd1b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,895 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Commercial and Contracts Team
Contact Email
commercialcontracts@cqc.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HANDD BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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