Award

This is a Contract Award Notice, the requirement was sourced via G-Cloud Framework Agreement (RM1557.12)

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

28 Sep 2021 at 13:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract titled "This is a Contract Award Notice, the requirement was sourced via G-Cloud Framework Agreement (RM1557.12)" for the provision of the "Blue Prism Cloud Virtual Workforce Platform" and associated support services. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category with a total contract value of £271,200. The contract commenced on 31 July 2021 and is set to conclude on 16 August 2023. This tender was executed using a selective procurement method, and the ended tender period was on 11 June 2021. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for technology firms, particularly those specialising in software development and cloud services, to expand their portfolio in automation solutions. Companies that offer Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools or related support services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders within the framework. Engaging with the Care Quality Commission could also lead to further collaborations in the healthcare sector, fostering growth and innovation in the delivery of technology-driven solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

This is a Contract Award Notice, the requirement was sourced via G-Cloud Framework Agreement (RM1557.12)

Notice Description

The Supplier is providing the "Blue Prism Cloud Virtual Workforce Platform" and associated support services. To continue the use of Robotic Process Automation already in place at NCSC and develop further automation of existing and new processes across CQC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ac13351-cdfe-4dcd-8d77-9fbfe1826ee2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02b46ec-70a3-48e7-8889-b4f8d064bb09
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£271,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£271,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2021 - 16 Aug 2023 2-3 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
Not specified
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

BLUE PRISM

Further Information

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