Award

MuleSoft ESB Anypoint Licensing Subscription, Support and Development

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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16 Apr 2025 at 11:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed a public procurement process for "MuleSoft ESB Anypoint Licensing Subscription, Support, and Development" services under the IT services category. The procurement was conducted through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), using a selective procurement method with a direct award process. The award was made to Open Answers Ltd for a 12-month contract starting on 30th April 2025 and ending on 29th April 2026, with a total awarded value of £368,432.65. The services will be delivered in England.

This tender creates growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services such as consulting, software development, internet services, and support. Companies that possess expertise in MuleSoft ESB Anypoint Licensing and support would find this contract beneficial. As the procurement process supports scalability, although this particular contract was not specified for SMEs or VCSEs, it still presents an exemplar for similar future contracts where such businesses can compete, enhancing their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MuleSoft ESB Anypoint Licensing Subscription, Support and Development

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of MuleSoft ESB Anypoint Licensing Subscription & Support. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 - Cloud Software & Lot 3 Cloud Support , following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 12 months. Total Awarded Value is the maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 150

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0633a7e1-980f-48ed-964a-eddc52b6421a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f97d4dc-c4c6-4927-8675-b7c0c2ac5d1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£368,432 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£368,432 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

OPEN ANSWERS

Further Information

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