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Power Framework Enterprise Risk Management

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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11 May 2026 at 12:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has awarded a contract titled "Power Framework Enterprise Risk Management," indicating progression to the award stage in the procurement process. This initiative focuses on IT software services and is classified under the industry category "IT software package" with the CPV code 48517000. The contract is valued at £36,856 and spans from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. The procurement was conducted via the Direct Award process under the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), specifically Lot 2 Cloud Software, in England, United Kingdom. The completion of the award was published on 11th May 2026.

This contract award presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, especially those familiar with managed services, licensing, and application support. The CQC’s reliance on the CCS G Cloud framework underscores opportunities for SMEs and other IT service providers to engage with public sector contracts. Though the contract was awarded to a specific supplier, Program Framework Limited, similar organisations with a robust track record in delivering risk management solutions could leverage this award as a benchmark for pursuing future public procurement opportunities. The ongoing demand in this sector, coupled with framework agreements like G Cloud, fosters a fertile ground for IT companies aiming to expand their business within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Power Framework Enterprise Risk Management

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the provision of a managed service, licenses and application support of the Power Framework risk solution. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14), Lot 2 Cloud Software, 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 CS 046

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ae788e-4971-4eb0-ac5a-8b0fb05d740f
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,856 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,856 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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

PROGRAM FRAMEWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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