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Inspector 365 / Secure Digital Publisher

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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24 Apr 2025 at 15:36

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23 Apr 2025 at 14:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Inspector 365 / Secure Digital Publisher," under the Health and Social Care industry category in England. This procurement involved the provision of Software as a Service (SaaS) tools for inspection reports and was conducted through the CCS Framework RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14, Lot 2 Cloud Software. The contract, which follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to AXIS12 LTD. The contract has a value of £1,080,096.75 and spans from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2027, including the option for extensions. A correction updated the contract's suitability to be appropriate for SMEs, which aligns with the active award status dated 24th April 2025.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialised in IT services such as consulting and software development. Given the procurement's focus on software-related services, companies with capabilities in cloud software solutions will find this contract appealing. The extended contract period allows for sustained engagement and potential future enhancements, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their footprint in the public sector's software services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspector 365 / Secure Digital Publisher

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require Software as as Service (SaaS) for Inspector 365 (i365) and Secure Digital Publishing (SDP) tool for inspection reports. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Framework RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14, Lot 2 Cloud Software, following the direct award process. The contract is awarded for an initial period of 11 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total awarded value is the maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 142 Updated 24.04.2025 Correction in the original notice Instead of Text: I365 / Secure Digital Publisher Read: Inspector 365 / Secure Digital Publisher Section name: Contract summary Place corrected: Contract end date Instead of Date: 31 March 2026 Read Date: 31 March 2027 Section name: Contract summary Place corrected: Contract is suitable for SMEs? Instead of Text: No Read Text: Yes Section name: Award information Place corrected: Contract end date Instead of Date: 31 March 2026 Read Date: 31 March 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-204cd179-7ca6-48e8-857a-22a62f76f35e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76520cfa-7b8e-44be-9ee4-46430bd920a7
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
SME
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,080,096 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,080,096 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

AXIS12

Further Information

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