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Microsoft Enterprise Agreement & Associated Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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28 Mar 2025 at 08:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process titled "Microsoft Enterprise Agreement & Associated Services" under the industry category of IT services, covering consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This contract, located in England, was awarded through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement using the Direct Award process. The total value of the contract is £21,481,026, spanning a period of 36 months from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The procurement stage concluded with the award, and key dates included the tender period ending on 26 March 2025 and the award date on 28 March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced with Microsoft Enterprise Agreements. Companies capable of offering extensive support and consulting services will find this contract beneficial. As the procurement was conducted via a selective process within a framework agreement, it favours businesses already proficient in working within such frameworks to streamline and maximise service delivery. The awarded contract to TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS LIMITED illustrates a substantial business partnership potential within the public sector IT services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microsoft Enterprise Agreement & Associated Services

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a re-seller for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement & Associated Services This procurement was undertaken through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement (SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411), Digital Workplace Solutions, following the Direct Award process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC I&D 128

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-871c3d18-7bd7-4139-844d-870609ec7050
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b10b52c-c28f-4b18-bed9-98578463b02a
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
£21,481,026 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,481,026 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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