Award

Meta Workplace Subscription

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

20 May 2024 at 10:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract for the Meta Workplace Subscription, a communication software package, with META PLATFORMS IRELAND LTD. The procurement method used was Single tender action (below threshold). The contract is valued at £34,200 GBP and will be in effect from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The tender period ended on March 30, 2024, with the award being made on April 30, 2024. The Care Quality Commission, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, conducted this service procurement.

This award presents business growth opportunities for companies providing communication software services. Businesses with expertise in digital communication tools and platforms are well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract duration of 12 months offers a stable revenue stream, while the direct procurement method streamlines the bidding process for interested service providers. Companies with experience in providing similar online collaboration solutions can leverage their strengths to potentially secure future contracts in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meta Workplace Subscription

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. Healthwatch England has a statutory requirement to support the work of 152 local Healthwatch. We currently discharge this requirement in part by providing an online community for Healthwatch staff and volunteers to access advice information and support network online collaboration via Facebook Workplace subscription (Meta) social media platform. 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 HWE 022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34ea0ac5-1c76-478c-b9dc-169f7bf634e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a98127d-e880-47bd-8646-519009d606da
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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

META PLATFORMS IRELAND

Further Information

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