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Regulatory IT Platform Delivery Partner - Interim

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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19 Jan 2026 at 09:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract titled "Regulatory IT Platform Delivery Partner - Interim" to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd. The project falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and Internet support, with an additional emphasis on system implementation planning services. The procurement was conducted through the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 3 Cloud Support, utilising a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set for a duration of six months starting from 5th January 2026, with the possibility of a six-month extension. The initiative's location is in England, and the total awarded value is £2,230,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large businesses specialising in IT services to collaborate with a major public health regulator. Firms with expertise in delivering complex technology projects and those that can provide augmented resources to support critical project phases are well-suited for such procurement opportunities. By participating, businesses can grow their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities in managing significant public sector IT initiatives, thereby enhancing their portfolios and gaining more exposure to future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulatory IT Platform Delivery Partner - Interim

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require an Interim Delivery Partner who can procure augmented resource and support CQC to deliver a Discovery phase and start delivery of critical technology projects for a period up to 6 months with specific outcomes, based on agreed Work Package Documents. This procurement was undertaken through the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14), Lot 3 Cloud Support, following the direct award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 6 months with an option to extend for up to 6 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC TDI 006

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e7b8ec6-966c-4af3-ae24-8d38ab6b47fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3e2de1-c854-45e1-8ed3-0b8714021bdd
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
Large

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

72224100 - System implementation planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,230,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,230,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 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

HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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