Award

Network Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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02 Jul 2025 at 09:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process managed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) involves the awarding of a contract titled "Network Services". This contract, which falls under the industry category of Computer Network Services, was awarded on 20 June 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 21 July 2025 and conclude on 20 July 2027. The procurement method implemented was a selective call-off from the CCS framework RM6116, focussing on inter and intra site connectivity services. The opportunity was conducted under a direct award process, with the awarded value totalling £673,245.53. The services are intended to support various CQC locations across England.

This contract award presents significant opportunities for businesses in the computer network services sector, particularly those equipped to handle wide and local area network requirements. Large-scale enterprises with the capability to provide comprehensive connectivity solutions would find this opportunity aligns well with their offerings, as exemplified by Vodafone Limited, the supplier awarded the contract. Participation in such tenders could expand a firm's portfolio, strengthen its market credibility, and provide sustainable business growth opportunities by securing long-term service contracts with prominent public sector organisations like the CQC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Services

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires the services of a Network Services Delivery Partner to deliver ongoing support to ensure the continuation of connectivity services (wide area network, local area network and Wi-Fi services) to CQC offices. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS framework RM6116 Network Services 3, Lot 1a Inter site Connectivity (Wide Area Network) / Data Access Services and Lot2a Intra site Connectivity (Local Area Network) / Local Connectivity Services following the direct award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 24 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 143

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d05f8e9-8260-4b5c-8a12-8b172da1a0b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f5baa5d-f9fe-44ff-9cd1-b3f87866d862
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

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£673,245 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£673,245 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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