Award

IBM SPSS License and Support

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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17 Feb 2025 at 13:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has completed the procurement process for the "IBM SPSS License and Support" contract. This award pertains to software-related services within the technology industry, specifically classified under CPV code 72260000. The contract was executed through a Direct Award from the CCS Technology Products & Associated Services (RM6098) framework, in Lot 3. Located in England, the contract has a total value of £30,583.46 and will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses within the software services sector, especially those capable of providing robust support for IBM SPSS licenses. Although not specifically suited for small or voluntary and community sector enterprises, businesses with expertise in software solutions and technological services are well-placed to compete for similar future contracts. The procurement method being selective indicates that the process was highly competitive, favouring well-established companies with a proven track record in delivering similar services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM SPSS License and Support

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice. Contract for IBM SPSS License and Support subscriptions. This procurement was undertaken through CCS Technology Products & Associated Services (RM6098) Lot 3: Software, 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. Our Ref: CQC I&D 133

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8428850d-b69b-4bb8-a90c-e76d2fd62da1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/216a3d6e-152f-4e83-a7ea-610eb4e0f221
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,583 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,583 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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

PROBRAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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