Award

Ambient Voice Technology Tool

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 12:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recently completed a procurement process to acquire an Ambient Voice Technology Tool, designed to enhance the efficiency of inspection activities by facilitating evidence collection and regulatory decision-making. This contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems' (CPV 48000000) and was executed through the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement using a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' phase, with BEAM UP LTD being the appointed supplier. The contract commenced on 5th January 2026 and runs until 4th July 2026, serving the region of England, UK.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud software and information systems, particularly those innovating in voice technology applications. Although this specific award does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, related contracts or future extensions may be of interest to businesses with expertise in regulatory technology solutions or those capable of enhancing the functionality of inspection tools. Engaging in such contracts could help establish a foothold in the public sector, offering growth potential through innovation partnerships and further collaboration with government bodies like the CQC.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ambient Voice Technology Tool

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require a tool to explore how Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) can be used to support inspection activity, making it quicker and easier to gather and record evidence collected and the risk appetite for use of AVT in reaching regulatory decisions . 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 a total period of 6 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC TDI 013

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cce3d50c-7094-433b-a924-2c86792ea2b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0406b28e-1d7f-449b-9344-9ec60f920508
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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

BEAM UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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