Award

HSCN Connection - Azure Express

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

04 Mar 2024 at 12:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract for HSCN Connection - Azure Express. The procurement process was carried out through the CCS G Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (RM1557.13), Lot 3 Cloud Support, using the Direct Award process. The contract is valued at £42,329.52 and is initially for 12 months, with an option to extend for up to 12 months. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st October 2023, with the contract period set to start on 6th April 2024 and end on 5th April 2026. The awarded contract involves IT services in consulting, software development, and support services, located in England.

This contract award by the CQC presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, specifically consulting, software development, and support services providers. Companies that can provide innovative solutions in cloud technology and have experience working with public sector organisations like the CQC would be well-suited to compete. The contract's duration and potential for extension offer stability and opportunities for growth for businesses aiming to establish long-term partnerships with the Care Quality Commission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HSCN Connection - Azure Express

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of HSCN Connection - Azure Express. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (RM1557.13), Lot 3 Cloud Support, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 101

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4697e685-29a2-4c8b-aa82-3ffda8d0016c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2245debb-1013-4c62-bd22-4581cb16175e
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,329 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,329 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2024 - 5 Apr 2026 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
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

REDCENTRIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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