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Facebook Workplace

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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10 Feb 2022 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has recently completed a procurement process for an annual subscription to Facebook Workplace, aimed at providing support and information for Healthwatch staff and volunteers. This procurement falls under the services category with a value of £28,000, executed through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, which is below the threshold. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The tender process was officially completed on 1st February 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in communication and multimedia software solutions, particularly those offering subscription-based services. Companies well-positioned to compete may include technology firms, digital communication platforms, and software services providers that can deliver effective online community tools. The engagement with a large organisation like the Care Quality Commission can pave the way for future collaborations and expand the market footprint of participating businesses.

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Notice Title

Facebook Workplace

Notice Description

Annual Facebook Workplace Subscription providing an online community for Healthwatch staff and volunteers to access advice information and support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36e4f24c-11a3-4a5d-b2c0-1cb34662ed33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/961ce3ef-0166-46f3-96ea-2138038c24df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 1NB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACEBOOK IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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